Inconceivable!

[Such a huge event. Even you, the king, had absolutely no idea. How could I know about it? I really didn’t know it, and even if I knew it, how could I dig on that? He was your son! He was supported by many powerful figures! The Second Prince! How could I supervise him? How?]

[You question me on that? Really?]

"Guilty? That was quick!" The king stared at Prime Minister Zuo who was on his knees. He blandly spoke, "Let me ask you. How many people have you gotten charged for bribery?"

"I am guilty." Prime Minister Zuo stayed on the floor. He felt something was wrong… [Second Prince was already an old case… Why is he digging on even older cases?]

He couldn’t help sweating on the forehead.

It was truly not easy to answer. Old officials were all loyal and had been following the king for decades.

"Do you know, among the officials you should supervise, somebody is planning treason?" The king’s deep voice was like a thunder striking in Minister Zuo’s heart.