God Slaying Department.
The atmosphere was grave and solemn.
It was as though even the air had grown several degrees heavier.
An ordinary person here would probably not have dared to take a deep breath.
As the chief judge of the Plum Garden case, Shang Hongye sat in the seat of honor.
Beside her sat the representative of the three judicial offices, Lin Xihe, Vice Minister of the Grand Court of Judicial Review.
Apart from those two.
The Crown Prince and the Second Prince sat on opposite sides, facing each other, their relationship clearly far from harmonious.
Besides those four, there was also a young eunuch standing to one side, holding a small notebook and recording something.
Clearly, this young eunuch was Emperor Yuanchu's spy.
Shang Hongye set down the sword at her waist, lifted a blue-and-white porcelain teacup, took a sip, and slowly spoke.
"What are Lord Lin's thoughts on the Plum Garden case?"
Lin Xihe looked as though he had not woken up yet. Hearing Shang Hongye's words, he put on a show of pondering before saying,
"This official is lacking in discernment and has found no clues. I have truly failed His Majesty."
Lin Xihe maintained an utterly detached air. Before coming to the God Slaying Department, he had already received instructions from the Right Prime Minister.
The Plum Garden case was of tremendous importance.
As the representative of the three judicial offices, he could not casually state his position.
In short, leave the investigation to Shang Hongye and the two princes.
They had powerful backing and did not fear offending people, so let them charge ahead.
The three judicial offices only needed to provide support from behind.
Shang Hongye's brows drew together slightly, but she said nothing.
She had anticipated Lin Xihe's attitude long ago.
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