Bab 850: Chapter 849: The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Menace

After Lu Yang, the great power, walked away, Xu Xin finally breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, this kid would have been clamoring for the Ministry of Punishments to execute the Fourth Prince's entire clan, making the situation difficult to resolve.

But immediately, another problem presented itself: the evidence of the Fourth Prince's rebellion was undeniable, yet he couldn't directly judge the Fourth Prince. This matter was too big for him to handle.

"Master, you still have superiors above you," the Deputy Minister of Justice reminded his confused boss with good intentions.

Xu Xin had an epiphany.

Right, I am merely the Minister of Justice, a Third Grade official. Matters of rebellion should be handled by His Majesty.

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After Jiang Qun ascended the throne, he displayed exceptional political ability, handling various state affairs no less adeptly than Emperor Xia; otherwise, Emperor Xia would not have entrusted the throne to him temporarily.