As the purchasing department was dragged away, the atmosphere in the palace became increasingly tense.
Yan Lichu's eyes were as bright as a torch as he scanned the people present and said in a cold voice:
"This matter is of great importance. If anyone knows and fails to report it, or deliberately conceals it, once discovered, he will be killed without mercy!"
Everyone bowed their heads, terrified, for fear of being implicated.
When Yan Li first saw this, he made up his mind and said to Su Ye:
"Prime Minister Su, you are responsible for investigating the reasons for the defeat. You must get to the bottom of it and give an explanation to our soldiers and people."
Su Ye immediately took the order.
After the morning court, the auxiliary minister hurried back to his mansion.
This Su Ye hindered his plan again and again.
He was filled with resentment and secretly vowed to make Su Ye pay the price.
In the mansion, Chen Mu was sitting in the study, closing his eyes and meditating.
Next, his staff were reporting on the progress of Su Ye's investigation into the case of the Minister of Rites.
The confidant raised his head to peek at Chen Mu's expression and said cautiously:
"Sir, Su Ye has already found the cave of the Blood Shadow Sect and captured the leader He Wuming."
Chen Mu suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes like torches and sharp swords:
"Why was Wu Ming taken away?"
The confidant nodded, with a hint of fear in his tone:
"Yes, sir. Su Ye personally led people to arrest He Wuming and bring him to justice."
When Chen Mu heard this, his expression turned gloomy.
He knew the importance of He Wuming.
Once this person is caught, his plans will be affected.
Not to mention that the risk of things being revealed will increase dramatically.
He pondered for a moment, and a hint of sinisterness flashed in his eyes:
"In this case, we can only act quickly."
Following Chen Mu's words, the atmosphere in the study became increasingly tense.
The staff lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look directly into Chen Mu's eyes.
Chen Mu stood up and paced back and forth, obviously feeling agitated.
After thinking for a long time, he finally stopped, walked to the desk, picked up a pen and wrote a letter, and sent someone to send it out by carrier pigeon.
Looking at the direction in which the carrier pigeon was flying away, Chen Mu's eyes became increasingly murderous.
On the other side, Su Ye got He Wuming's testimony, plus the file that Chen Siwen produced back then.
The truth of the matter is like a jigsaw puzzle, and the true story is gradually revealed.
Although there are still some details that are not yet completely clear.
But Su Ye has roughly grasped the context of the entire incident.
At least, this evidence is enough to prove that Yan Lingshan's father is innocent.
He compiled the evidence into a book and handed it to Yan Lichu.
Yan Lichu looked through the thick file with mixed feelings in his heart.
Unconsciously, her eyes turned red.
Even though Yan Lichu had always regarded Yan Lingshan as his closest sister, the two talked about everything.
Yan Lingshan still dared not reveal the deepest secrets in her heart.
Perhaps Yan Lingshan also knew how unlikely the case was to be reversed.
If it weren't for Su Ye, he would have wisdom and means that ordinary people don't have.
Plus a relentless pursuit.
I'm just afraid that her father's injustice will never be washed away.
Yan Lichu secretly made up his mind to clear Yan Lingshan's father's name no matter what.
She looked at Su Ye tremblingly and said sincerely:
"Prime Minister Su, I thank you on behalf of Lingshan."
Su Ye looked at Yan Lichu in front of him, and for some reason, he gradually overlapped with Chu Muxue from back then.
They used to trust each other and protect each other.
However, times have changed, and now Chu Muxue just wants to kill herself.
Su Ye looked sharply and avoided Yan Lichu's thank you gift:
"Your Majesty, there is no need to be polite."
Now, what he pays more attention to is reality.
"Various evidence shows that the auxiliary minister Chen Mu was behind the corruption case back then."
Yan Lichu immediately raised his head, no matter how many speculations and rumors there were in the past.
No one has ever dared to identify Chen Mu himself.
Chen Mu, a veteran of three dynasties, was inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
His grandfather was the founding general of the Yan Kingdom, and he was responsible for half of the Yan family's empire.
His father once served as the prime minister of Yan State and had a respected position.
He himself is the current assistant minister.
If Su Ye hadn't been born out of nowhere, he would have been the prime minister at this moment.
No one in the Yan Dynasty dared to challenge his authority.
Yan Lichu never thought that it was Chen Mu, the assistant minister, who was controlling everything behind the scenes.
She held the evidence in her hand tightly, a coldness flashing in her eyes.
However, after her eyes flickered, she could only sigh helplessly:
"Prime Minister Su, I understand what you mean. It's just that Chen Mu has experienced three emperors and can be said to be a veteran of three dynasties. He has huge power in the court and is difficult to overthrow."
"When it comes to involving him, we must be very careful, otherwise a huge wave will be caused in the court."
When Su Ye heard this, he smiled lightly:
"Your Majesty, are you willing to take risks for Yan Lingshan?"
Yan Lichu was stunned. Yes, to vindicate Yan Lingshan's father, the case must be uprooted.
This means that Chen Mu, a veteran of three dynasties, must be moved.
Yan Lichu felt conflicted. She understood what Su Ye said and the risks involved.
But she also knows that justice cannot be concealed and the truth must be made known to the world.
Thinking of Yan Lingshan's emaciated appearance in the prison without eating or drinking, Yan Lichu immediately said firmly:
"If it's for the truth and Yan Lingshan, I am willing."
Su Ye's eyes flashed with appreciation, he nodded and said:
"In that case, please be prepared, Your Majesty."
The next day in court, Yan Lichu reiterated the corruption case involving the Minister of Rites:
"My dear friends, Prime Minister Su has found out the truth and proved that the Minister of Rites and his party were wrongly accused. I have decided to investigate the case thoroughly and give the innocent people an explanation!"
As soon as Yan Lichu's words came out, there was an uproar in the court.
Su Ye even pointed the finger directly at Chen Mu:
"The mastermind behind all this is the Assistant Minister Chen Mu!"
Su Ye stood in the court hall, his eyes like torches, scanning everyone:
"Your Majesty has made up his mind. Ministers must not be afraid of Chen Mu's power. The light of justice will eventually defeat the darkness. We must lift this layer of fog for the country and the people."
As Su Ye finished speaking, the atmosphere in the court became increasingly tense.
A hint of gloom flashed in Chen Mu's eyes.
He never expected that Yan Lichu would actually dare to attack him.
Su Ye waved his hand, and Chen Siwen's files and the evidence found in the Blood Shadow Sect were all placed in the court hall.
Let the ministers check it out.
It clearly records how the Minister of Rites was framed.
How did Chen Mu use the power of the Blood Shadow Sect to control everything behind the scenes.
Faced with such a complete chain of evidence, even Chen Mu's followers in the court were speechless.
However, although Chen Mu looked livid, he still had many years of experience in government affairs.
He barely suppressed his mood and did not show any panic.
Instead, he sneered and said:
"Su Ye, you are so brave, you dare to slander me in the court!"
