Chapter 2400: Chapter 2397: Wang Qianmao

"The sheer number of people is simply unimaginable."

"I think this time Minister Qi will definitely not give up on saving Elder Qi San, at least, he wants to preserve Elder Qi San’s life." Su Yun retracts his smile, speaking with some caution.

"Get the manpower ready. If Father doesn’t secretly execute Elder Qi San, let our people do it." Li Chongjin rubs his finger on the teacup, feeling that Elder Qi San must be eliminated.

The opponent is vindictive and ruthless. I’m afraid this time, he has already grown hateful towards the officials dealing with the Qi family.

Such an enemy, if allowed to live, will sooner or later retaliate, posing a significant threat.

Moreover, he doesn’t want this matter to end with the Qi family unscathed.

"Indeed." Su Yun follows with a chuckle, completely agreeing with the Prince’s approach. However, his thought is about using indirect means to kill, ensuring that his own people do not act. Otherwise, if evidence is caught, the Prince’s reputation in Emperor Xuanming’s mind will be utterly destroyed.

Fortunately, the Prince has entrusted this matter to him.

The saying goes, "Push hard and the crowd falls."

The Qi family’s handle was caught this time, and many officials saw that Emperor Xuanming was furious, ignoring Minister Qi who was kneeling in the palace.

And the Qi family, due to Elder Qi San’s capture, was thrown into some chaos.

It was at this moment.

A major event occurred.

Elder Qi San died in prison, right after being interrogated by the Minister of Punishments, who gathered more evidence of his murders, thefts, and other shady dealings over the years.

The Minister of Punishments was stunned hearing Elder Qi San died from poisoning, immediately organizing the evidence and hurrying to the palace.

Seeing Minister Qi outside the Imperial Study, a strange look flashed in his eyes before swiftly stepping forward to report the meeting.

Soon, the Minister of Punishments entered the Imperial Study.

"Emperor, I have news to report. Elder Qi San was poisoned to death in prison, and the culprit is someone who had a mortal feud with him. This is the result of the investigation." The Minister of Punishments straightforwardly explains the situation, quickly handing over the testimony records.

Emperor Xuanming pauses his pen at this news, lifting his head with an indistinct expression.

Only leisurely wiping the ink from his hand, he then opens the documents to read.

After finishing, his voice remains flat: "Since it was a personal grudge, Elder Qi San indeed received his due retribution. Thus, inform the Qi family to retrieve the body."

The Minister of Punishments feels his scalp tighten, his Adam’s apple moving, "Yes."

He bows and turns to leave the Imperial Study.

Heart shocked, a thoughtful look on his face—just now, the Emperor’s intention was, astonishingly, not to pursue further.

No matter who found Elder Qi San’s enemy, there’s no need for further investigation; truly muddy waters behind this.

"Official Li..." Minister Qi speaks upon the Minister of Punishments’ exit, raising his head, eyes usually deep and contemplative now appearing only weary.

Li Yunian meets his eyes but doesn’t relax, feeling that the present Minister Qi is a true lone wolf, far from simple on the surface.

After all, even if Old Wolf Shi were dying, he would bite a few more for company.

Fortunately, this time things haven’t been pushed too far.

Elder Qi San, after all, was merely a commoner without fame, apparently used by the Emperor to admonish the Qi family.

"Great Minister Qi." Li Yunian replies, bowing slightly.

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