Li Fei requested a retrial of Shangguan Xiao's case!
This was tantamount to openly questioning the decision originally made by the Chief Minister and the Inner Cabinet!
Even the Crown Prince's expression changed when he heard this.
He had never imagined that the "First in History" he had personally recommended would be bold enough to go this far!
"Your Majesty."
Just as everyone was stunned by Li Fei's audacity, Ming Qi, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke.
He also bowed to the emperor in salute. "This humble monk wants no reward either. I earnestly request that Your Majesty order a retrial of this case!"
"Oh?"
The emperor looked at Ming Qi in surprise. "You are involved in this case as well?"
Ming Qi shook his head. "This humble monk has nothing to do with the case."
The emperor smiled. "Then why are you also requesting a retrial?"
Ming Qi turned and glanced at Li Fei beside him.
From beginning to end, the others had seen only Li Fei's outrageous boldness and thought he was arrogant because of his talent.
Only Ming Qi had seen the sincerity in Li Fei's heart, and the genuine bond between Li Fei and his master.
Ming Qi understood this! That was why he spoke up to plead for Li Fei, and was even willing to exchange his own reward for a chance to reopen the case on Li Fei's behalf.
Li Fei had not expected Ming Qi to speak up for him either, and warmth filled his heart.
He actually had little confidence that the case could truly be retried. He had merely decided to give it a try.
If it were only for his own sake, or for the posthumous reputations of Shangguan Xiao and Hao Yi, there was no way this