Ma Shunde felt a small sense of relief as the emperor looked deep in thought.
Seeming to realize that Qian Wei had immediately beaten Wang Jinzhong to death with staves to prevent him from speaking things he shouldn't have in public, the emperor let out a deep breath and sighed, "Qian Wei still has a bit of talent."
At least he was able to execute Wang Jinzhong immediately. Based solely on this point alone, he could sweep away Qian Wei's previous cowardly behavior.
This man should still be loyal to him.
Prostrate on the ground, Ma Shunde didn't dare to make a sound, yet a sudden surge of jealousy and hatred welled up in his heart.
At that moment, a eunuch entered from outside, hurried to the emperor's side, and whispered, "Your Majesty, Qian Wei has already arrived outside the palace gates. He claims the case has been thoroughly investigated and specifically requests to report to you."
"Let him enter." The emperor was full of complex thoughts. By now the sky had grown heavily overcast, and heavy claps of thunder sounded one after another. Knowing what had happened, he still felt deeply unwilling. To have this matter end just like this meant he had truly toiled in vain and missed an opportunity.
Yet things had reached this stage, and he could only let it drop. Enduring his irritation, the emperor ordered Qian Wei to be called in.
Qian Wei, who was waiting outside the grand hall, saw the eunuch who had just gone in to report come back out.
"Lord Qian, the Emperor is already waiting for you inside. Please enter the hall quickly!"
Qian Wei bowed his head in thanks, then strode inside. As soon as he entered, he saw the emperor's familiar figure pacing about within the hall