Evidence? There was plenty!
More than enough!
Though no substantive evidence had actually been found.
But Xiang Wangxian had been killed by Ji Qing—this had already become accepted fact.
Because throughout the capital, aside from Ji Qing, everyone else either had an alibi.
Or lacked the strength.
Only Ji Qing remained.
"The wounds on my son's corpse are identical to Ji Qing's techniques."
Xiang Donglai raised his head, kneeling ramrod straight.
"Furthermore, the Imperial City Department Southern Commander's Department has a full thirty-two kinds of evidence proving that Ji Qing is the murderer!"
The entire court fell silent.
Thirty-two kinds?
Fine, they got it.
Even if Xiang Wangxian had indeed been killed by Ji Qing, there was surely a plot against Ji Qing behind all this.
"Oh?"
Emperor Jianhong's expression remained calm. "The Imperial City Department Southern Commander's Department is now under Zeng Anmin's authority."
"Did he investigate this case?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, he did."
At that moment, an official from the Zeng Faction stepped forward.
Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice Wang Li.
His father had specifically arranged for him.
"The Xiang Donglai case was originally investigated jointly by the three departments, but the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review have recently been occupied with the Xiliu refugees."
"Thus, the matter fell to the Imperial City Department."
"This case was jointly investigated by Bai Ziqing, Northern Commander of the Imperial City Department, and Zeng Anmin of the Southern Commander's Department."
"Summon them both before the throne!"
Emperor Jianhong lifted his chin, a trace of gloom showing in his face.
"Yes!"
"Summon Bai Ziqing and Zeng Anmin to the hall for questioning!!"
Zeng Anmin and Bai Ziqing removed their weapons and armor, then walked solemnly toward the great hall.
Bai Ziqing did not