I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 596 - 229 Chen Mo: The Three-Surnamed Servant Like Me Has Plenty of People Above!

"This piece of evidence points out that the doctor from the Ritual Department, the doctor from the Ministry of Finance, the Extraordinary Minister from the Fengtian Bureau, the Chief from the Directly Affiliated Department... and several other officials from the Six Ministries are involved in abuse of power, bribery, selling of positions and titles, and have close ties with the Princely Heir Chu Heng, raising suspicions of forming factions!"

"I beseech Your Majesty to see clearly!"

Chen Zhuo’s voice rang out, echoing in the grand hall.

The ministers were momentarily bewildered.

The names Chen Zhuo mentioned, although mostly not high-ranking, were all key officials in the Six Ministries. If this matter is proven true, it might trigger a severe political upheaval!

Behind the bamboo curtain, the Empress furrowed her brows.

Today, she was fully prepared, determined to protect Chen Mo at all costs, yet she didn’t expect Chen Zhuo to drop such a bombshell!

"Present it here."

"Yes."

Eunuch Jin descended from the high platform, took the evidence, and handed it to the Empress.

The Empress carefully reviewed the papers in her hand, her expression gradually becoming somewhat peculiar.

The so-called evidence was quite detailed, far from fabricated, but it still wasn’t quite enough to convict, lacking some crucial links...

"Just where did these things come from?"

"Is it due to insufficient evidence, or is it deliberate?"

"Or could it be that Chen Zhuo simply wants to muddy the waters to help exonerate Chen Mo?"

The Empress’s mind was restless.

The grand hall was utterly silent, a pin-drop could be heard, as the sound of pages being flipped emanated from behind the bamboo curtain, the ministers of the Six Ministries had their hearts in their throats.

Originally thinking that dealing with Chen Mo would be an easy task, they never anticipated that Chen Zhuo had such a hidden move, and actually turned the tables in open court!

After a long while, the Empress’s cold voice came from behind the curtain:

"Well, well, well, unexpected gains!"

"Lord Yan, Mr. Cui, don’t you have anything you’d like to explain to the court?"

This statement made the ministers’ faces suddenly change!

Yan Peizhi shivered, bowed, and said: "Your Majesty, I swear I have no connection to the Barbarian Slave Case!"

Cui Hao hastily added: "I know nothing about the leaking of the city defense map, I humbly ask Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly and prove my innocence!"

"Ha, you think you can clear yourself with just claiming ignorance?" The Empress sneered and said, "If this matter is truly related to Zhu Qiming, you, as the Capital Mayor, cannot escape blame!"

"Your Majesty!"

Cui Hao’s knees buckled at the words, collapsing to the ground.

The crime committed by the Zhou Family is treason; if connected to this case, the Cui Family might be caught completely off guard!

"And regarding the issue of corruption and dereliction of duty in the Six Ministries, I will investigate thoroughly as well!"

"Some people eat the court’s salary but do not consider serving the nation, rampant greed, do you truly think I am blind to your deeds?"

Bam!

Filled with anger, the Empress slammed the armrest of her chair.

Clatter——

The ministers fell to their knees in droves, collectively voicing: "Your Majesty, please calm down!"

The Empress took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and said solemnly: "Mr. Chen’s submitted evidence is very detailed, though further investigation is needed to ascertain, it suggests that Chen Mo’s suspicion of the Princely Heir is not unwarranted..."

At this moment, Feng Jinyu’s back was already drenched in cold sweat.

He had brought Yang Lin to deliver a fatal blow to Chen Mo, but unexpectedly, this fellow turned against him at the last minute and implicated the Princely Heir! It even dragged the Demon Clan into the matter!

If this issue escalates, regardless of the outcome, he probably won’t have a good end!

Others clearly realized this as well; intent on protecting themselves, none were interested in further attacking Chen Mo.

Seeing everyone silent, Xu Lin, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, furrowed his brows.

"What a bunch of fools!"

"Had Chen Zhuo’s evidence been solid, it would’ve already caused an uproar, why else wait until now?"

"And yet, at this critical juncture, bringing out a pile of so-called ’evidence’ clearly intends to divert attention and help Chen Mo!"

"If we just give up so easily, we’ll truly suffer for it!"

"Only by putting the knife to Chen Mo’s throat will Chen Zhuo be cautious, allowing the Six Ministries to escape safely!"

With such thoughts, Xu Lin raised his tablet and said loudly: "Your Majesty, even if the Princely Heir is suspected of a crime, it should first be reported to the Eastern Royal Palace, not acted upon without authorization. Chen Mo’s actions have already violated Da Yuan Laws and Sky Scale Guard regulations!"

The Empress’s eyes darkened slightly, and she said indifferent: "So, what are you trying to express?"

"Chen Mo committed the crime of not reporting when required, usurpation of authority, and insult to the royal family!"

"Multiple crimes, worthy of execution according to law!"

"Though protected by the Flying Phoenix Order, a death sentence may be avoided, but punishment cannot be escaped! In my humble opinion, he should be dismissed from office and never employed again!"

Xu Lin held his head high, his attitude very firm.

After all, the actions of the Princely Heir remain to be investigated, but Chen Mo’s public attack causing severe injury is indisputable!

The Empress showed no expression, her oval face covered in frost.

She was about to say something when suddenly, a slightly sharp voice rang out:

"The Crown Prince has arrived!"

?

The atmosphere suddenly quieted.

The ministers turned their heads in bewilderment.

They saw the Junior Minister, clad in crimson official robes, leading a toddler into the grand hall.

The toddler was enchanting, like carved from jade, dressed in luxurious regalia, wearing a crown adorned with pearls and gems, his black and white eyes curiously scanning around.

"Cr-Crown Prince?!"

Everyone was dumbstruck.

Since the Emperor’s condition worsened and he was bedridden, it’s been the Empress managing state affairs behind the curtain, assisting the Emperor in governing... That’s how things were said, but the Crown Prince hadn’t attended court for a single day, even his coronation ceremony was held in the Inner Court.