Chapter 650
: The Grand Court Meeting Begins, Su Jinyan, a Junior Official of the Inspectorate, Wants
Inside the Fengtian Hall, the dragon candle was burning high.
The flickering light and shadows cast a mottled light on the crowns and court robes of the ministers.
The atmosphere in the entire hall was as heavy and oppressive as a block of lead.
Zhu Biao stood solemnly in the hall, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes full of worry.
He was dressed in a gorgeous but not extravagant attire for a crown prince, and the delicate patterns on his sleeves showed his noble status.
At this moment, Zhu Biao was extremely worried, and from time to time he looked up at Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang sitting on the throne.
He tried to guess his father's intention from his slight expression in order to deal with the treacherous court situation.
Zhu Biao knew very well that the responsibility of being the crown prince was as heavy as Mount Tai, the situation in the court changed rapidly, and every decision concerned the foundation of the country.
The current dispute has made him feel extremely stressed and as if he was on the edge of an abyss.
Zhu Gang stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes as cold as an eagle, scanning the ministers sharply.
He was dressed in gorgeous clothes that showed off the majesty of King Jin. The jade pendant on his waist glowed warmly, and there was an air of arrogance and dominance in his every move.
Although Zhu Gang showed a hint of confidence on his face, his heart was surging like a stormy sea, and he was rapidly calculating how to gain the greatest benefit in this court turmoil.
He was well aware of the speed at which power shifted in the court. If he could seize this opportunity, he would be able to suppress his political enemies, expand the influence of the Prince of Jin's Mansion, and enhance his own prestige.
However, Zhu Gang was also well aware of the potential risks and knew that any mistake could lead to irreparable consequences.
Therefore, he weighed the pros and cons again and again in his mind, planned carefully, and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
The civil servants whose interests are closely intertwined with the Lin family are now worried and uneasy.
They knew in their hearts that if the matter was thoroughly investigated, they would be unable to escape the blame.
The power and wealth that you have painstakingly built up over the years will vanish in an instant.
These officials were whispering to each other, looking anxious, with fear and worry in their eyes.
The courtiers who uphold justice stand tall, look solemn, with hope gleaming in their eyes.
For them, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If we can use this to clear up the haze in the court, rectify the government, and purge the treacherous and corrupt, we will be able to restore clarity to the court.
Just at this moment, Su Jinyan, a minor official from the Inspectorate who rarely spoke in the court, stood out from the crowd.
He has a thin figure, a long and narrow face, and fair skin, exuding the air of a scholar.
At this moment, Su Jinyan looked determined and resolute.
By chance, he once saw Mao Xiang hurriedly meeting with a mysterious man.
Due to his professional acumen gained from working in the Inspectorate for many years, Su Jinyan immediately realized that this matter was of great significance and became extremely curious.
From then on, he secretly paid attention to Mao Xiang's every move, tracking and investigating carefully.
Tracking Mao Xiang is not easy.
After all, Mao Xiang is meticulous and alert, and with the mysterious force behind him following him like a shadow, Su Jinyan's whereabouts will be exposed if he is not careful.
There were several times when Su Jinyan just approached Mao Xiang's mansion and noticed that there were unidentified people hiding around and watching him.
He had to pretend to be calm and pretend to be a passerby and leave in a hurry.
However, Su Jinyan did not back down. Instead, he took another approach and started his investigation from the people close to Mao Xiang.
Su Jinyan managed to get acquainted with a servant in Mao Xiang's mansion.
After several clever conversations, he learned from the servant that Mao Xiang had been going out quietly late at night and his whereabouts were mysterious and unpredictable.
Moreover, the atmosphere at home was extremely tense, and his wife Lin Miaoyin and the children seemed to be secretly restricted in their movements.
From the servant's evasive words, Su Jinyan keenly grasped the clue that Mao Xiang's family might be under threat.
To further confirm his guess, Su Jinyan plunged into the vast archives room of the Inspectorate.
He searched through the records of various cases in recent years, and finally found some clues. It turned out that there were illegal activities behind many of the Lin family's business dealings.
Mao Xiang once led a related investigation, but for some unknown reason it came to an abrupt end halfway.
There seems to be a powerful and secretive force behind the scenes, secretly intervening and manipulating.
As the investigation deepens, the danger Su Jinyan faces increases day by day.
One day, he was suddenly followed by several unidentified persons on the street and almost met with an accident.
However, these hardships did not shake his determination. With his extraordinary wisdom and indomitable perseverance, Su Jinyan cleverly got rid of the entanglement of the stalker and continued to pursue the truth.
By chance, Su Jinyan met A Yu, a chivalrous man who was highly respected among the people.
This man hated the corruption in the court. When he heard that Su Jinyan was investigating Mao Xiang, he resolutely took the initiative to lend a helping hand.
With the help of A Yu's connections, Su Jinyan was able to get in touch with some people who had had interactions with Mao Xiang.
From their mouths, Su Jinyan gradually pieced together that Mao Xiang was secretly collecting evidence.
This is not only due to his adherence to justice, but also to protect the safety of his family.
One night, when the moon was dark and the wind was strong, Su Jinyan followed Mao Xiang to an abandoned house on the outskirts of the city.
Everything was quiet except for the faint chirping of insects.
Su Jinyan hid in the dark, his heart beating like a drum.
He was both nervous and excited, and was full of curiosity about what secret operations Mao Xiang was carrying out here.
But Mao Xiang looked around vigilantly and then slipped into the house.
Su Jinyan waited patiently for a moment before tiptoeing towards the house, trying to find out what was going on inside.
However, just as Su Jinyan approached the window, Mao Xiang suddenly opened the door and shot his eyes in his direction like lightning.
Su Jinyan was shocked and realized that it was impossible for him to escape.
Mao Xiang took a few steps forward, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's.
He threatened coldly: "Don't meddle in other people's business, or you will regret it."
Although Su Jinyan was filled with fear, he tried to remain calm and said loudly, "I am just passing by, I have no other intentions."
Mao Xiang saw that Su Jinyan was just a minor official with no power and influence, and had always been insignificant in the court, so he just warned him and did not act rashly.
As a loyal and devoted minister of the Imperial Guard, Mao Xiang had made great military achievements for the country.
However, in recent years, he has unfortunately been involved in a complicated conspiracy.
His family is secretly monitored by a mysterious and powerful force. If they resist at all, their lives will be in danger.
In this helpless dilemma, Mao Xiang had to pretend to be friendly with those forces on the surface, but he never gave up collecting evidence secretly.
He was eager to find an opportunity to expose the truth, protect his family, and restore order in the court.
Mao Xiang was well aware that he was in a precarious situation, so he acted with extreme caution, which was why he was so wary of Su Jinyan.
Although Su Jinyan was frightened by this discovery, it made him more determined to uncover Mao Xiang's secret.
Su Jinyan is well aware of the seriousness of this matter, and that there is most likely a huge conspiracy behind it that would endanger the court, the country, and the safety of the people.
After that, he continued to investigate in depth, and after going through untold hardships, he finally obtained conclusive evidence.
At this moment, Su Jinyan repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, thinking of the common people who might suffer because of the conspiracy behind the scenes.
Thinking about the future fate of the court, he finally plucked up the courage to step forward.
The moment he stood up, Su Jinyan's heart beat violently and his legs trembled slightly, but he still stepped forward firmly.
In Su Jinyan's mind, he quickly organized the evidence and words he had, fearing that he would miss any crucial information.
(End of this chapter)