Chapter 178: Imperial Decree Forbids MarriageChapter 344: Coldly Selling Out Teammates

This sentence was mostly normal at first, but the last four words really shocked everyone.

Even Li Yinhu looked at Zhao He Shan with the eyes of a madman.

Since Zhao Xuanji became the chief minister, up to now, including even the Great Emperor, only Li Chen had publicly insulted him. Today, Zhao Heshan is the second.

Zhaohushan remained calm, as if he had just said something ordinary.

He said with a stern face, "Everyone knows that normal people wouldn't leave behind such incriminating evidence as a letter. But who can say for sure if the Long family didn't just guess the average person's thoughts and act accordingly"

"Colluding with rebels, what crime is that Treason!"

"All the officials and military generals of the empire, are the cream of the crop of our mighty Qin Empire. The most talented people are gathered here. Do you dare to rebel You wouldn't, but the Long Family dares. Because of this, we cannot treat the Long Family as ordinary."

Furthermore, besides letters, there are eyewitness accounts and informants. The Lei family, Qian family, and other three families from Xishan province can all attest to this. Hundreds of soldiers who were present that day can also testify. The Long family indeed intended to rebel, at least by wielding weapons against the government office. This is already a capital offense! So, if I don't punish the Long family, am I waiting for them to kill me

"I, a lowly official, have little to offer. My death is insignificant. But I will die for my country and our people! I shall never die by the hands of traitors! If I were to die, it would be a disgrace to the majesty of the Qin court!"

Zhao Heshan's words were spoken with force and conviction.

He stood proudly on the Taihe Palace, saying: "If the court has any questions about this case, I am willing to cooperate fully."

Li Chen was delighted.

He discovered that Zhao Heshan was indeed a talented person.

This statement makes perfect sense and leaves no room for criticism or faultfinding.

He glanced at Zhao Xuanji and said, "Prime Minister, do you still have any questions"

Zhao Xuanji said calmly, "Although the old minister still has doubts, Lord Zhao is an official appointed by the court. At least for now, his handling of this matter seems appropriate. In any case, the court will surely send officials from the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and Metropolitan Procuratorate to investigate in Xishan Province. Then everything will be clear."

"That's fine."

Li Chen said calmly, “In that case, let the three government offices of Punishment, Justice, and Works investigate. Quickly wrap up the case and announce it to the world.”

Once those words fell, after waiting for the heads of the Ministry of Justice and the Three Departments to receive their orders, Li Chen turned his gaze back to Li Yinhu.

Having been interrupted by Zhao Xuance earlier, Li Chen was also too lazy to bring up old matters.

Otherwise, it will be endless bickering.

Zhao Xuanji has made his stance clear: it's fine to pressure Li Yinhu, but if things go too far, that won't be acceptable.

Li Chen didn't intend to take down Li Yinhu either. To be frank, there was no evidence proving that this prince had colluded with rebels. What's more, even if such a thing were true, even as the regent prince, he probably wouldn't make things a huge public affair without a concrete outcome.

Now, obviously, it's not the time to completely sever ties and turn against Zhao Xuanji.

"King Zhao, where is Long Huaiyu now"

Li Chen changed his angle of attack.

Li Yinhu's brow jumped.

He is not a fool, on the contrary, he is very intelligent.

Therefore, upon hearing this question, I immediately knew that Long Huaiyu was absolutely beyond saving.

Li Yinhu couldn't help but grit his teeth. He didn't know how Long Huaiyu and his son had offended Li Chen, that they would make Li Chen so determined to kill them all.

But he couldn't think much about it. In the main hall, Li Yinhǔ cupped his hands and said: "I was just visiting the little prince's residence."rought out from deep mountains and old forests by manpower. Then at great expense, they were transported to the capital city. Every single one is a priceless treasure beyond measure, something that m...