After seeing off the great deity that was Lu Yang, Xu Xin finally heaved a sigh of relief. Otherwise, this kid would have insisted that the Ministry of Justice exterminate the Fourth Imperial Prince’s nine clans, making it tricky to handle the situation afterward.

But another problem immediately presented itself. The evidence for the Fourth Imperial Prince’s rebellion is conclusive, but I can’t directly try the Fourth Imperial Prince either. Such a major matter is beyond my capabilities.

“Your Excellency, you still have people above you,” the Vice Ministry of Justice kindly reminded his superior upon seeing his predicament.

Xu Xin saw the light.

That’s right! I’m just the Minister of Justice, a third-rank senior official. Matters of treason should be handled by His Majesty.

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After Jiang Qun sat on the throne, he displayed extraordinary political acumen, managing state affairs no less competently...