Chu Heng watched the drama unfold from the sidelines, naturally seizing the opportunity for cold sarcasm.
"Great Minister Qi, Minister Xiang, I understand why you’re upset, but it’s best to let the Ministry of Punishment handle this case. Besides, even if you two have a private relationship, it’s no big deal." Chu Heng jabbed at their hearts, relentlessly inflicting harm.
Minister Qi’s anger surged within him.
Qi Shang gritted his teeth, wishing he could devour Chu Heng: "Lord Chu, your words are reasonable, but I have a spotless reputation that I don’t want tarnished by a mere teahouse. Naturally, as a victim, my emotions are somewhat heightened."
"Lord Chu, don’t mind my simplicity; when I get angry, I lose control of my emotions."
"How could Minister Xiang be simple? You’ve refined yourself in the Ministry of War for years, and your reputation is impeccable. You’re bound to be a bit anxious today, but that’s only human." Chu Heng’s words carried ambiguity.
With suspicion washed away, the matter was brought back, causing Qi Shang to directly resent Chu Heng.
Clearly seeing the situation, Chu Heng scoffed inwardly. Since the other party had acted against him, he wouldn’t retaliate weakly.
In the past years of serving as an official, he’d the habit of discussing matters as they were.
Who knew that the slightest loss for the other party would lead to them clinging to him? Let’s see who ultimately prevails.
"Minister Xiang, Great Minister Qi, I have other matters to attend to, I shall take my leave. Concerning your grievances with the teahouse shopkeeper, I can’t intervene, pardoning myself for now."
Without waiting for them to speak further.
He had already walked out of the teahouse with long strides.
Hu Hua was naturally subdued by him.
And swiftly, Chu Heng directly escorted Hu Hua and Xie Zhao to the Court of Judicial Review.
Upon hearing about the case.
The Minister of Dali Temple was shocked about the fact that Official Hu instructed subordinates to deceive Chu Heng using knockout powder, even attempting to beat him unconscious and mit misdeeds.
However, Chu Heng held substantial evidence.
Hu Hua couldn’t prove his innocence, particularly because everyone in the Ministry of War and the capital knew Xie Zhao was Hu Hua’s trusted aide, and furthermore, the other party had disclosed some evidence. Hu Hua couldn’t possibly refute.
What’s more, from the beginning, Hu Hua intended to manipulate Xie Zhao using information about his eldest sister, pelling Xie Zhao to work for him.
After framing Chu Heng, he planned to deal with Xie Zhao immediately, disguising his demise as an unfortunate accident.
By then, even if Chu Heng had a hundred mouths, he couldn’t explain why he went to the old residence only because he had arranged a meeting with Xie Zhao.
There’d be no eyewitnesses, no physical evidence.
How could Chu Heng wash himself clean?
Who would’ve thought, from the start, Chu Heng didn’t fall into the trap.
Just at this critical juncture, Xie Zhao defected.
"You dare betray me, aren’t you afraid..." Qi Shang growled with struggle at Xie Zhao in the courtroom.
Chu Heng stood beside, righteously shouted: "Lord, you see, Official Hu’s evidence is solid, yet he still threatens his servants, that’s simply callous and indifferent, deserving increased punishment."
"Chu Heng, you..." Hu Hua was so enraged he nearly fainted.
"My Lord, can we proceed with a verdict according to the law?" Chu Heng nonchalantly reminded.
Minister of Dali Temple: "..." He truly couldn’t fathom how Hu Hua, being related by marriage to the Xiang Family, could act so brazenly without a backup plan and get caught red-handed.
Especially seeing Chu Heng’s expression, indicating that if the judgment wasn’t made, he’d escalate the matter to the Emperor, knowing that the issue couldn’t be resolved peacefully.
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