Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 1085 - 125: The Southern Wei People Deserve to Die!
The Dragon Guards are responsible for secretly investigating the list of purchases and sales of Divine Pills, while the Imperial Court of Judicial Review is tasked with apprehending these individuals. Within days, more than half of the officials in the capital were captured and taken to the large prison of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review.
The Imperial Court of Judicial Review has always worked swiftly and decisively, regardless of whether you are a Duke or an ordinary commoner; everyone due for arrest is apprehended without exception, and no one manages to escape. Consequently, in the past few days, many influential figures have "moved in" to the prison of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review.
These dignitaries, with their noble identities and statuses, cursed and shouted within the prison, attempting various forms of intimidation and threats against the officials at the Imperial Court of Judicial Review, demanding their immediate release. However, the officials paid them no attention at all.
No matter how immense your power and influence may be in the royal court, once you enter the prison of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review, you are considered a prisoner, and your official position is rendered useless here. You must obediently follow the rules of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review.
If the entire civil and military officials were to vote for the most despised department, it would definitely be the Imperial Court of Judicial Review.
The officials of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review are known for being utterly impersonal and fearless in the face of threats from the powerful, playing a role characterized by impartiality and integrity.
Minister Guo of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review is a trusted confidant of the Emperor. Before the establishment of the Great Zhou, he served as a scribe alongside the Emperor, garnering the Emperor’s considerable favor. After the founding of the Great Zhou, the Emperor placed him in the Imperial Court of Judicial Review to manage its operations.
Minister Guo is skilled in law and has delved into the legal codes of various dynasties. When the Great Zhou was established and required the formulation of laws, he contributed greatly.
It is said that within the Great Zhou, there’s no one more knowledgeable about the laws than Minister Guo.
Backed by the Emperor, Minister Guo remains unfazed by the nobility’s influence. Even if he weren’t a close confidant of the Emperor, he would still be steadfast and impartial, never abusing his power.
At this moment, the Emperor was joking with Minister Guo.
"For the past couple of days, hasn’t your Imperial Court of Judicial Review been quite bustling?"
Minister Guo understood the Emperor’s implication and responded with a smile, "Indeed, the majority of influential people in the capital are in the prison of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review now." Minister Guo, with his usually cold demeanor and aura of "keep away," might be assumed to be a rigid and harsh individual, which would be incorrect. In fact, he is very humorous and witty in private, though not everyone gets to see this side of him. "These few days, I’ve been heavily cursed by them."
"You haven’t been cursed enough by now?" Ever since Lao Guo took the position of Court Martial, he has been cursed day and night. "How are the interrogations going? Are they confessing honestly?"
"Your Majesty, as you know, they won’t confess honestly without a scare. Only when threatened will they speak." Minister Guo deliberately took on a troubled expression, "Your Majesty, given their esteemed status, I find it difficult to intimidate them."
The Emperor shot an irritated glance at Minister Guo and said, "Stop that, I know you well enough to understand. You proceed with the interrogation as you see fit; I won’t interfere."
Upon receiving the Emperor’s assurance, Minister Guo beamed with a smile, saying, "I obey your command." With that, he rubbed his hands together, looking eager to get started.
Watching Minister Guo’s impatient manner, the Emperor laughed and chided, "Hurry back to your Court Martial."
"I take my leave."
The Emperor reminded, "They’re all delicate individuals, take it easy on them."
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I know what to do." Minister Guo stated once more, "I take my leave." After saying this, he swiftly vanished.
Observing Minister Guo’s hurried departure, Sun Kui remarked with a peculiar expression, "Your Majesty, it seems like Minister Guo is exceptionally happy; did I see that wrongly?"
"You’re not mistaken; he indeed looks happy." The Emperor chuckled, "He’s long desired to interrogate these nobles, and now that they’ve fallen into his hands, wouldn’t he be delighted?"
Thinking of Minister Guo’s fearsome reputation, Sun Kui swallowed nervously with fear, "Your Majesty, would Minister Guo use torture to interrogate Duke Zhen and the others?"
"Who knows."
Hearing the Emperor’s words, Sun Kui silently sympathized with Duke Zhen and the others.
At this moment, Sun Doudou entered, bent over in respect, and reported to the Emperor: "Your Majesty, Empress Xie, Noble Princess Consort Rong, and Princess Consort De request an audience."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor’s lips curled into an amused smirk, "What wind blows today to bring them here together?"
"They must be here to plead for leniency."
"Let them come in then."
Shortly after, Noble Princess Consort Rong squeezed ahead of Empress Xie, entering the Imperial Study first. She skipped the formalities and rushed to the Emperor’s side, coquettishly saying, "Cousin, the people of the Court Martial are recklessly bold, even apprehending my brother and placing him in prison. You must stand up for my brother."
