Chapter 860: The Law is Vast and Indomitable, Lax but not Leaky

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"Was it stolen by someone from the palace?" asked the Minister of Justice through a voice transmission; he dare not speak it aloud—the matter was too grave.

If they were to delve deeply into the investigation, who knows what they might uncover.

The Ministry of Punishments had recently clashed with the imperial family, with two princes ending up in their clutches—an unprecedented event in history.

"It's most likely one of two possibilities: either an immortal intervened, or it was indeed someone from the palace."

But regardless of the possibility, neither made sense.

There was no motive for the crime.

Why would anyone steal the imperial throne after a full meal, to have the Emperor conduct court standing?

By that logic, it seems all ministers would have a motive.

"You, draft a list of those who are familiar with the palace's Array Method."

"Yes."