CHAPTER 590: CHAPTER 227: THE PROTECTIVE EMPRESS BABY! CHEN MO’S GRAND INVESTIGATION!

The incident that occurred at the Imperial Music Bureau the day before yesterday has spread throughout the Capital City and naturally cannot escape the awareness of these court officials.

Committing violence in public and attempting to harm members of the Imperial Family, what kind of concept is this?

At best, it’s a crime of disobedience, at worst, it’s trampling on the dignity of the Imperial Family; a charge of grave disrespect would not be excessive!

And the perpetrator is none other than the Young Master of the Chen Family, who has been in the limelight lately!

"He slayed two Heavenly Demons and brought down Vice Minister Zhou. I had thought he had great abilities, but it turns out he is just a reckless brute without any strategy."

"Chen Mo is doomed this time. Even with a Death Exemption Token, he certainly won’t keep his official hat!"

"Hmph, such actions by the son, Chen Zhuo, as the father, is not entirely blameless either!"

"Haha, the Imperial Examination Hall and the Six Divisions, that group of green chits, aren’t they usually very arrogant? How come now they’re all silent?"

The officials of the Six Ministries crossed their arms, their expressions full of mockery.

Conversely, the officials on the left appeared as if spellbound, each hanging their heads, silent and speechless.

Ever since Zhou Chuanbing stepped down, they had exploited various issues to gain a dominant position in court.

But now, with Chen Mo causing this scandal, it has granted the Six Ministries an opportunity, and the advantages just gained may also be lost as a result!

"What enmity did Young Master Chen have with the Princely Heir to employ such ruthless measures?"

"This is truly foolish..."

"Indeed, Chen Mo’s efforts bring prosperity, but his failures bring ruin..."

Everyone sighed repeatedly, their faces clouded with gloom.

Yu Huai from the Ministry of Personnel furrowed his brow slightly, feeling that things weren’t so simple.

"During the capital assessment back then, I had interactions with Chen Mo; he is definitely not the impulsive type. There must be hidden circumstances behind this..."

"Saying these now holds little meaning, as Chen Mo’s assault on the Princely Heir is a fact, and dismissal is already the best outcome..."

"Now the priority is to minimize the losses, even if some concessions are made; Mr. Chen must not be involved..."

Chen Zhuo has remained silent throughout, as motionless as a rock, his eyelids drooping with no sign of emotion.

Dong——

The sound of a bell echoed.

The bustling atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

The officials, arranged by rank, walked over the Golden Water Bridge in succession.

Yan Peizhi walked beside Chen Zhuo, pointedly saying: "Mr. Chen, you’ve certainly raised a good son."

This scene seemed familiar.

Back when Zhou Chuanbing was about to step down, similar words were spoken.

Chen Zhuo remained silent, only quietly observing Yan Peizhi with eyes showing a hint of... pity?

Yan Peizhi frowned at the sight, feeling a vague unease.

But he quickly suppressed this feeling.

"Heh, it’s merely feigned composure."

"From whatever angle, Chen Mo has no chance of turning things around; involving members of the Imperial Family, even the Empress must weigh the situation, for after all the realm is still a Chu affair..."

Political factions are nothing but interest communities.

For years, powerful ministers and officials have been mutually undermining each other, aiming to seize more political power to ensure their group interests and fortify their family status... and the Empress serves as the spokesperson for the vast machine of the Six Ministries.

However, the Empress’s recent decisions have severely harmed the interests of the powerful minister group.

"Since His Highness is unclear, we can only take matters into our own hands..."

Yan Peizhi and Feng Jinyu exchanged a cold glance, a fleeting chill passing in their eyes.

The ministers crossed the Fengtian Gate and entered the Golden Throne Hall.

"Long live His Majesty, long live, long live!"

"Long live His Highness, long live, long live!"

The crowd first paid their respects to the dragon throne, then kowtowed towards the figure behind the bamboo curtain.

A clear voice came from behind the curtain: "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

The officials rose.

Before Eunuch Jin could speak, Yan Peizhi stepped forward and loudly declared: "Your Highness, this humble servant has an important matter to present!"

All eyes instantly focused on him.

The Empress spoke calmly: "Speak, what is the matter?"

"Replying to Your Highness, just the day before, Deputy Thousand Households of the Sky Scale Guard, Chen Mo, injured someone at the Imperial Music Bureau, attempting to assassinate the Heir of Prince Yu, his actions extremely vile!"

"Now, Heir Chu is severely injured, his life hanging by a thread, while Chen Mo still remains free!"

"He deserves severe punishment!"

These words caused the atmosphere in the hall to become slightly more tense.

The Empress seemed to have just heard this for the first time, asking skeptically: "Oh? Is there really such a case?"

Yan Peizhi bowed his head and replied: "More than a hundred people at the scene witnessed it firsthand, ascertained without doubt!"

Assistant Minister of Rites Feng Jinyu timely stepped forward, saying: "According to what this humble servant knows, Chen Mo, backed by the Chen Family, has been arrogant and brutal, having repeatedly maliciously harmed people at the Imperial Music Bureau!"

"This time he has committed a heinous crime!"

"According to Da Yuan Law, attempting to harm imperial relatives is one of the ten grave offenses deserving the death penalty! May Your Highness discern clearly!"

Upon hearing these words, the Empress paused for a moment in silence and asked: "Where is Chu Heng now?"

Yan Peizhi answered: "Heir Chu is severely injured and currently recuperating at home."

"In other words, without the victim having said anything, you two gentlemen are impatiently stepping forward to seek justice?" The Empress slightly raised her eyebrows, her tone void of any detectable emotion.

Yan Peizhi was already prepared for the Empress’s stance and shook his head: "As Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, this humble servant is entrusted with adjudicating major cases and overseeing penalties. This case’s impact is extremely vile; naturally, this humble servant cannot turn a blind eye!"

Feng Jinyu also bowed and said: "The Imperial Music Bureau is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, and with such a heinous incident occurring, this humble servant is determined to investigate the matter thoroughly!"

"You two are truly diligent and responsible." The Empress said meaningfully: "In that case, do you have any evidence?"

"Cough, cough."

At this moment, Cui Hao, the Capital Mayor, stood out and said: "Reporting to Your Highness, upon learning of this matter, this humble servant immediately launched an investigation. Fengluang Yang Lin from the Imperial Music Bureau, and Deputy from the East City Military Department, Yu Yu, personally witnessed the process of Chen Mo’s violent actions."