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Great Hall is solemn and solemn. The sunlight shines through the tall windows, casting mottled shadows on the floor paved with golden bricks. Everyone holds their breath, their eyes focused on the central position in the hall, where a middle-aged man dressed in magnificent court attire is sitting on the dragon throne. His gaze is firm and profound, as if containing endless power.
He is the Emperor of the Great Jin Empire, Qi Shu.
Qi Shu's gaze slowly sweeps over the courtiers in the Great Hall, "My lords, do you have anything to report?" His voice is deep and majestic, as if carved from stone, echoing in the Great Hall. As his voice falls, the Great Hall falls silent, with only the trembling of the sunlight on the golden bricks. The people are intimidated by the Emperor's majesty and dare not show any negligence. For a moment, the Great Hall is filled only with the sound of the sunlight, and the air is filled with solemnity and tension.
Suddenly, Su Wenyuan stepped forward, his voice loud and firm: "Your Majesty, I have a petition to present."
Qi Shu's gaze fell on Su Wenyuan, his voice deep and powerful: "Minister Su, what petition do you have to present?"
Su Wenyuan's expression was stern, revealing an unwavering determination. He took a deep breath and stated clearly and firmly: "Your Majesty, my petition this time is to impeach Prince Jing. Prince Jing has crossed the bottom line of our country's discipline and law by embezzling, taking bribes, selling offices and titles, forming cliques, and raising private soldiers."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the Great Hall instantly became tense, as if the air had solidified. A hint of sharp killing intent flashed in Ji Sheng's eyes, while Qi Shu furrowed his brow, his gaze becoming deep and sharp.
"Su Wenyuan, can you verify your words? You must know that accusing a prince is no small matter, and you must have solid evidence to support your claims," Qi Shu said with deep authority in his voice, revealing a cautious attitude towards Ji Sheng's identity and the impeachment.
Su Wenyuan showed no fear, his eyes firm and resolute, shining like bright stars in the dark night. He took a deep breath and spoke with even greater composure, "Your Majesty, what I say is not false. I have solid evidence in my hands, including testimonies and physical evidence, all of which can be presented to prove Jing Wang's guilt, Your Highness."
With the words of Su Wenyuan, the Great Hall fell silent once again. Everyone was waiting for the Emperor's next decision, and the air seemed to have frozen. Qi Shu furrowed his brows, deep in thought.
Finally, Qi Shu broke the silence, his words filled with caution and determination: "Minister Su, we hope that you will treat this matter with great care. Since you have decided to accuse Jing Wang, we hope that you can present the strongest evidence. This not only concerns the reputation of Jing Wang, but also the laws of our dynasty."
Su Wenyuan's voice was firm: "Your Majesty, I am fully prepared. Both witness testimony and physical evidence have been properly preserved and can be presented for your review at any time."
Qi Shu's gaze turned to Ji Sheng, and his eyes revealed complex emotions: "Jing Wang, I hope you can prove your innocence. If what Minister Su said is true, I will not easily forgive."
Ji Sheng's face was stern, but he still maintained the dignity of a king. He answered in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I am innocent in my heart."
The atmosphere in the Great Hall remained tense. Everyone knew that every step to come would have a profound impact on the court and the people. Qi Shu, as a key figure in all of this, his decisions would determine the direction of the entire court.
In the diverse gazes of the crowd, Qi Shu stood up slowly, his voice low and firm: "Present the evidence."
With the utterance of these words, the atmosphere in the Great Hall changed once again. Su Wenyuan immediately ordered the prepared evidence to be presented one by one. Qi Shu began to scrutinize the evidence one by one, his face showing no expression, but his eyes revealing a sharp gleam. He knew that this moment would determine the fate of the entire court and also the future of Ji Sheng.
As Qi Shu reviewed the evidence, each piece pointed to Ji Sheng in a detailed and forceful manner. The document in his hand, with clear handwriting and convincing words, seemed unquestionable. However, Qi Shu did not make an immediate decision, as he deeply understood the complexity and subtlety of the situation. Although Ji Sheng held a high position as a prince, his influence in the court was deeply rooted, and mishandling the situation could potentially lead to greater turmoil.
Qi Shu's gaze gradually became deep, as if he was weighing various possibilities and consequences. He knew that every decision he made would affect the future of the entire court. He not only had to consider the interests of the country, but also the balance and stability within the court.
The atmosphere in the Great Hall became increasingly tense, with everyone holding their breath, waiting for Qi Shu's decision. Qi Shu's hand lightly traced over the evidence, as if contemplating every detail and possibility. Finally, he took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, and his gaze was firm and profound.
"Jing Wang," Qi Shu's voice was deep and powerful, "do you acknowledge your guilt?"
Ji Sheng showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked deeply at Qi Shu and replied in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, these pieces of evidence can only prove that my younger brother has formed a clique and pursued personal interests, but they cannot prove that I have raised private soldiers. But which ministers in the court have not done the same?"
Qi Shu's gaze lingered on Ji Sheng's face for a moment, then slowly turned to Su Wenyuan: "Minister Su, do you have any other evidence?"
Upon hearing Ji Sheng's rebuttal, Su Wenyuan's eyes narrowed, but he quickly responded, "Your Majesty, I have another piece of evidence." He presented another confidential letter, "This was found in Jing Wang's mansion where private soldiers were raised. It details Jing Wang's communication with the leaders of the private soldiers, explicitly mentioning Jing Wang's control and command over the private soldiers."
Ji Sheng's face changed slightly, but he remained calm: "Your Majesty, the authenticity of this secret letter remains to be verified. Moreover, even if such communication exists, it only proves my brother's contact with private military leaders, not his direct involvement in raising private troops."
Qi Shu frowned, knowing that Ji Sheng was not speaking falsely. Although the evidence pointed to Ji Sheng, it did not entirely prove his guilt. He once again examined the evidence in his hand, weighing various possibilities in his mind.
In the silence of the court, Su Wenyuan's profound gaze fixed on Ji Sheng, as if searching for his weakness. He calmly said, "Your Majesty, in addition to the existing evidence, I have a crucial witness."
As Su Wenyuan finished speaking, Jiang Yuwei walked into the Great Hall with steady steps. Although her pace was slow, it exuded an undeniable determination and strength. She respectfully bowed and spoke clearly and loudly, "I am the daughter of the former commander of the Jiang family army, Jiang Han, and the former deputy commander of the Jiang family army, Jiang Yuwei, here to attend Your Majesty."
Qi Shu's gaze lingered on Jiang Yuwei for a moment, and he couldn't help but feel a hint of surprise. He was well aware of the status and prestige of the Jiang family army in the court, and he also knew that Jiang Han had been a trusted aide of the court. However, what surprised him even more was that Jiang Yuwei had been the queen of Ji Sheng, but chose to run away on her wedding day. Now, she appeared here as a witness, ready to expose Ji Sheng's crimes.
This transformation left Qi Shu both surprised and puzzled. He couldn't help but wonder why Jiang Yuwei had chosen to come forward as a witness at this critical moment.
Jiang Yuwei stood in the center of the Great Hall, under the gaze of the crowd. She slowly straightened her body, her gaze firm and composed, without a hint of fear or hesitation. Her eyes, like torches, stared at Qi Shu, then turned to Ji Sheng, as if she could see through his inner hypocrisy and lies. In the silent Great Hall, Jiang Yuwei's voice sounded resolute and decisive: "Your Majesty, I, Jiang Yuwei, accuse Ji Sheng today of two crimes: first, raising private soldiers; second, colluding with the enemy to betray the country."
She paused, took a deep breath, and her voice revealed endless sorrow and determination: "On the day I chose to flee on my wedding day, it was because I accidentally stumbled upon the secret collusion between Ji Sheng and the enemy country. I saw with my own eyes how he was secretly plotting with the Enemy envoy on how to eliminate me on my wedding day, seize the token of command in my hands, and thus take control of the military power. I deeply understand that once this matter is exposed, it will not only endanger my own safety, but also jeopardize the safety of the entire court."
Jiang Yuwei's eyes flashed with tenderness as she softly said, "Moreover, I was already pregnant at the time. In order to protect myself and the unborn child, I had to temporarily leave Capital City and wait until today to expose his crimes and bring him to justice." Her words echoed in the Great Hall, each one hitting the hearts of the people like a heavy hammer. Ji Sheng's face instantly turned extremely pale, while Qi Shu furrowed his brow, with a hint of shock and confusion in his eyes. Jiang Yuwei did not stop, she continued, "I know that my words alone cannot fully prove Ji Sheng's guilt. But I have a crucial piece of evidence in my hands, a document found by Mr. Su in the secret chamber of Ji Sheng's mansion, which can prove Ji Sheng's collusion with the enemy country."
After speaking, Jiang Yuwei took out a document from his arms and slowly unfolded it. It was a detailed record of a secret conversation, clearly documenting the dialogue between Ji Sheng and the enemy envoy. This evidence undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Ji Sheng.
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