Lin Taichu made up his mind and began preparing for the operation on the day of the Ancestral Worship Ceremony. He organized all the evidence into two sets: one against Prince An, and one against Wang Qinian.
Each set detailed the time, place, people involved, and specific crimes, ensuring the evidence was irrefutable.
At the same time, he contacted Batu and instructed him to lead some reliable men to stand by near the Ancestral Temple on the day of the ceremony. If Prince An and Wang Qinian became desperate and tried to resist, Batu's men could intervene in time and bring the situation under control.
With everything ready, Lin Taichu quietly awaited the arrival of the Ancestral Worship Ceremony. He knew this would be a decisive confrontation.
If he won, Rice Country's court would enter a new era, and the capital's people would be freed from oppression. If he lost, not only would he die, but all his previous efforts would come to nothing.
On the day of the Ancestral Worship Ceremony, the weather was clear. Your Majesty led the civil and military officials in a grand procession to the Ancestral Temple.
As the doctor responsible for thoroughly investigating the Empress Dowager's poisoning, Lin Taichu followed with the procession.
Prince An and Wang Qinian were both among them. Though they appeared calm on the surface, they secretly guarded against each other while keeping a close watch on Lin Taichu's every move.
Upon reaching the Ancestral Temple, the ritual officially began. Solemn music rose as Your Majesty led the officials in worshiping their ancestors.
The entire ceremony was grave and dignified, and no one dared let their guard down in the slightest. Standing at the very end of the group, Lin Taichu calmly observed Prince An and Wang Qinian, waiting for