Chapter 735: Chapter 735: The Duke's Perfect Counterattack in the Trial (4)_1

Or are they speculating that Princess Hejia's father, even if ultimately convicted, wouldn't implicate her in his crimes under the Emperor's protection? This is indeed highly probable!

No matter which it was, it was enough to let them know how much Emperor Huian valued Mo Yan, and some ministers who had previously looked down on her humble origins began to reassess her worth.

Emperor Huian seemed unaware of the storm his little gesture had stirred up. Seeing that it was about time, he announced the start of the public trial.

Soon, the guards brought in four long tables and eight chairs, placing them on either side of the grand hall. Subsequently, officials handpicked from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Personnel, and Ministry of Revenue took their seats, ready to preside over the examination scandal.

Then, Mo Qingze was led into the grand hall by guards.