The whole court erupted, Xu Qingxiao's plan, the final three days! [Bonus chapter for Most Innocent]

Wuchang Year One, June 26.

Xu Qingxiao woke as usual.

On this day, everyone seemed rather excited, from the civil and military officials of the court to the common people of Great Wei's Capital.

Twenty million taels of silver had vanished in the Pingqiu Prefecture Relief Case. An unsolved mystery like this naturally stirred the people's curiosity.

That was why everyone had been waiting for this day, eager to see who the true culprit behind it all was, and what evidence Xu Qingxiao would produce.

Today was destined to be extraordinary.

The people took to the streets, asking about affairs in the palace. Had they been allowed to gather outside the imperial palace, they would probably have gone there already.

Outside Shouren Academy, crowds filled the streets. Many had arrived before dawn.

Wherever people came from, they all loved a spectacle.

After straightening his clothes and headwear, Xu Qingxiao walked out of Shouren Academy. The streets were packed with commoners.

When Xu Qingxiao appeared, smiles spread across their faces. They did not know what to say; they simply smiled at the sight of him.

"Good morning, everyone."

Xu Qingxiao cupped his hands and greeted the people.

"Good morning, Lord Xu."

"Lord Xu, when you attend court today, you must seek justice for us common folk."

"Yes! How many innocent people died in the Pingqiu Prefecture case? Lord Xu, you must drag out the black hand behind it all."

"That's right, Lord Xu. I've waited a month, all for today."

"Lord Xu, no matter who stands in your way, we common folk will do everything we can to protect you."

With that greeting from Xu Qingxiao, the people who had not known what to say finally opened up. Voices of support rang out, and the more they spoke, the more impassioned