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After the court session ended, Pang Jin, the Minister of Justice, still had important matters to report to Li Chen, so he hurried to the Imperial Study.

On his way, he saw Li Sixing, commander of the Imperial Guards, proceeding in the same direction at a measured pace.

Pang Jin immediately stopped and saluted with cupped hands. "Thank you for your efforts, Lord Li. Sorry for the trouble of having you guard the Imperial Study after today's court session and ensure the Imperial Palace's safety."

Li Sixing stopped as well and returned the salute. "You flatter me, Lord Pang. Guarding the Imperial City is our duty as Imperial Guards. How could that be a hardship? You, on the other hand, are busy with official duties as Minister of Justice, yet still come personally to report important matters to His Majesty. Yours is truly exhausting work."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two continued toward the Imperial Study.

They waited briefly outside before a eunuch told them to enter together, saying it was His Majesty's command.

Both realized they would probably be handling the same matter.

Once inside the Imperial Study, Pang Jin began reporting the results of his recent investigation.

He presented a confidential memorial listing several aristocratic families and nobles in the Imperial Capital who had connections to the Former Dynasty Remnants.

Some officials within the Six Ministries were also involved, including several mid-ranking officials in the Ministry of Justice.

Everyone recorded there had made an appearance in the Crown Prince's Death Case.

Who exactly had killed the Crown Prince remained unclear. Pang Jin was merely reporting his investigation's progress.

In other words, he was telling Li Chen that he had uncovered some leads and had not been working in vain.

When the net finally closed, most of these people would