Ji Changsheng spoke a lot, but the Empress only latched onto one point: "Ji Changsheng, you were assigned to investigate the true killer of His Majesty. However, you ended up killing my three sons, who were innocent."
If he were thin-skinned, his face should have turned crimson with shame by now.
However, Detective Ji, known for his perceptiveness, calmly clarified: "Your Majesty, you're mistaken about something. I didn't initially come to Ying Country to investigate a case, but to quash a rebellion for Hong Ye. Speaking of investigation, I'm only starting it now. The death of the three princes is not without value. I know that the real killer is among the three princes and the Empress. If I kill you all, the true culprit naturally can't escape."
Infuriated by his audacity, the Empress burst into laughter: "You truly have a gift for investigation."
Ji Changsheng nodded in acknowledgment: "Thank you for your compliment."
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