The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Chapter 130 Your Majesty! This old minister is wronged!

Ji Shihan gritted his teeth, snorted coldly and said no more.

Lin Shanjuan gave him a disdainful look, which made Qi Yili secretly happy!

"He obtained the exam questions from Qin Wenxiang and tricked the now-murdered Zhao Chuan into writing an essay based on them. He then memorized and copied the questions and murdered him to silence him. Later, to conceal his identity, he killed Du Nan and imprisoned Xu Feng."

After a brief summary, Lin Shanjuan handed the document in his hand to Xiaodunzi to present it on his behalf.

"This is the detailed case. What I will talk about next is other matters involved in this case."

Xiaodunzi handed the document to Qi Yili, who put it aside and asked Lin Shanjuan with interest.

"Oh? What's the matter?"

"Wang Xing explained that he obtained his official position through Qin Wenxiang. Over the years, many others, like him, have also become officials and worked for Qin Wenxiang. Some used false names, while others simply bought their positions. The details of these transactions are recorded in the account books of the Palace Scholars."

"A few days ago, I led a search and indeed found an account book. The contents are clearly recorded. I dare not take any action on my own, so I will arrest the person first and await Your Majesty's decision."

As he said that, he handed the account book to Xiaodunzi and asked him to pass it on to him.

Qi Yili took the account book and flipped through it. Every detail was clearly written on it. He sat up straight and said with a gloomy face, "Bring him up!"

Lin Shanjuan signaled to Bai Shu with his eyes, and the latter understood. He went out of the hall and brought up Qin Wenxiang, who was in shackles.

When Qin Wenxiang entered the hall and saw the young emperor's face, he immediately knelt down and cried out, "This old minister is innocent!"

Lin Shanjuan: What a unique way of saying hello.

Qi Yili's face twitched. He put the account book in his hand on the table and looked at Qin Wenxiang with gloomy eyes.

"With such irrefutable evidence before us, how dare you make an unjust accusation? I will definitely help Qin Dian Ge clear his name."

He was very rude, and his tone was indistinguishable from his emotions. Qin Wenxiang did not dare to look up at him, but only stole a glance at Ji Shihan.

The situation couldn't get any worse, so he simply refused to admit it:

"Your Majesty, be very perceptive! Four days ago, Lin Si suddenly led his men to surround my residence! He ignored my status as a scholar appointed by the late Emperor and barged in to search! Even the servants didn't dare to stop them. They rushed into my study and came out with account books, but I had no idea what account books existed, Your Majesty! This is a false accusation!"

His tearful accusation made Lin Shanjuan almost suspect that he had framed him.

The more Qi Yili listened to his argument, the more obvious the toothache on his face became.

He only felt his temples throbbing, and listening to Qin Wenxiang's sobs, he laughed in anger.

"Qin Dian Ge is really wronged by what he said. It seems that if Lin Si doesn't thoroughly investigate everyone in this account book, it will be unacceptable."

Since Qin Wenxiang was captured, he has been detained separately and has not heard any news. Naturally, he did not know that other people were also caught.

Seeing that things were taking a turn for the better, he stole a glance at Ji Shihan, who looked calm. He thought that "everything was under the Grand Tutor's control" and rekindled his hope, intending to ask him to plead for him.

"Your Majesty is wise! Grand Tutor Ji is also very clear about my character! Your Majesty, please feel free to ask Grand Tutor Ji. Since I took office, I have never done anything wrong!"

Ji Shihan, who was shot after digging a hole to bury himself, trembled in his face and was about to curse at this stupid teammate.

Why are you bringing this up on me now? Why wouldn't I open my mouth if I could ask for mercy?

Qi Yili suppressed his laughter and raised an eyebrow at Ji Shihan, "Oh? Then, Master Ji, do you think that Lin Si has wronged him?"

Ji Shihan: ...

Now everyone's eyes are on him, and he is in an extremely difficult situation.

If he tried to distance himself from the matter, it would inevitably cause resentment among the officials who had sided with him. If he was vague, it would give Lin Shanjuan another opportunity to continue his impeachment.

After thinking for a few seconds, he bowed and said slowly:

"As your Majesty's minister, Qin Dian Ge's tireless efforts to share your Majesty's worries are his duty, so it's not my place to interfere. Since Qin Dian Ge is doing his best to prove his innocence, I believe he has done his best."

I don’t know, I haven’t had any contact with you, so don’t look at me!

These words not only showed that he had no close dealings with Qin Wenxiang, but also made his own position clear, which was completely foolproof.

But Qin Wenxiang was not happy. He said, "You took the biggest share when there were benefits, but now that disaster is imminent, you want to fly alone?"

"Master!"

Ji Shihan was already hoping that he would just die suddenly and not drag himself into this trouble again and again.

Fortunately, before he could say anything else, Lin Shanjuan spoke.

"For three consecutive days, I have interrogated the officials listed in the account books, and I have confirmed the facts. I am now outside the palace, awaiting your Majesty's summons."

Qi Yili nodded with satisfaction, "Pass it on."

Qin Wenxiang was startled and immediately turned his head to look at the wide-open palace door.

Sure enough, a group of people were dragged in by Qi Zhen, each of them with their legs trembling, kneeling on the ground uncontrollably and not daring to look up.

Qin Wenxiang's face changed and he looked at Ji Shihan for help.

Unexpectedly, the man seemed to not care about his situation at all, and still kept his head down, thinking about something.

Lin Shanjuan took the petition papers signed by these people from Qi Zhen's hand. It was a thick stack. He put some adhesive on the back and turned it into a book. He handed it to Xiaodunzi.

"This is the petition. These people have admitted that they exchanged various gifts for official positions from Qin Dian Ge. The specific details are clearly stated in the petition. Your Majesty, please review it."

Qi Yili admired Lin Shanjuan's methodical operation, especially when he found that Lin Shanjuan had the same calmness as his sister.

Even in the ever-changing court, he gave people a sense of composure and calmness.

He took the "book" and flipped through it hastily. Of course, it was impossible for him to read the entire book in the hall, so he just glanced at the confessions of a few people.

After just looking at a few pictures, he had already gathered all his strength, and angrily slammed the table with all his acting skills.

"How outrageous! Wolfish ambitions! Wolfish ambitions!"

There were only fifty officials left in the court. They immediately knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Lin Shanjuan still stood there calmly. She had investigated the truth, arrested the person, and had evidence. Now there was nothing for her to do and she could only watch the show.

Qin Wenxiang was already numb. He wanted to blame Ji Shihan, but he had no evidence against him. Besides, the evidence was conclusive and there were so many witnesses. He had no chance to make any excuses.

Qi Yili was furious, and his cold tone directly sentenced Qin Wenxiang to his fate.