Episode 10
Mei Changsu mentioned Shen Zhui, whom Prince Jing once made friends with. He cared about people's livelihood and was down-to-earth in his work. He was the best candidate for the Minister of Household Affairs.At this time, Emperor Liang's father-in-law Gao Zhan also mentioned Shen Zhui's name. Because of Shen Zhui's neutral stance, the more Emperor Liang thought about it, the more appropriate it became.Soon, Shen Zhui was officially appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs.
Mei Changsu knew that Prince Jing was away at war all year round and knew nothing about the affairs of the Six Ministries. He gave Prince Jing the pre-written list of officials from the Six Ministries and co-examiners from the Third Division, so that he could have peace of mind and candid interactions with them.
On the martial arts field, Fei Liu was competing with Qi Meng.Mei Changsu was watching the battle, but Qi Meng deliberately provoked him.Mei Changsu took this opportunity to point out that King Jing was not strict in running the army and had loose discipline. He urged King Jing to run the government strictly, organize the military affairs, and prepare for the seizure of the throne.King Jing was enlightened and severely punished Qi Meng.
King Jing convened the three departments for discussion and called in the auxiliary trial officials according to the list provided by Mei Changsu.
Things went smoothly according to Mei Changsu's plan.“Lanyuan Corpse Hiding Case” The evidence is conclusive, Lou Zhijing is imprisoned and will be executed by beheading.
Tong Lu disguised himself as a food deliveryman and was responsible for delivering news to Mei Changsu and Mr. Thirteen.His sister was killed by Lou Zhijing in the Orchid Garden, and she was unjustly avenged.Now, the family has to take revenge and feel grateful to Mei Changsu.
Mei Changsu set his next target on the official department.In the Yangliuxin brothel, arranged by Gong Yu, Xinliu and Xinyang were ready to risk their lives to plot against Wen Yuanbo's son Qiu Ze.Their younger brother was only 13 years old when he was beaten to death by Qiu Ze.
Gong Yu sows discord and makes He Wenxin, the only son of He Jingzhong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and Qiu Ze become jealous and fight.The girls followed the plan, and He Wenxin was so angry that he beat Qiu Ze to death in full view of everyone.
Jingzhao Yin Gaosheng personally came to arrest He Wenxin, but was rejected.Master He, the Minister of Civil Affairs, asked King Yu for help.King Yu's staff gave him advice: hand over He Wenxin and let Gao Sheng decide the case first, and wait until he reports it to the Ministry of Punishment and enters his own territory before making a decision.
Wen Yuanbo went to the Ministry of Punishment several times to inquire about the progress of the case, but was evaded by Qi Min, the Minister of Punishment.
Ning Guogong was sentenced to Autumn Judgment and his family property was confiscated. The case was successfully tried, but King Jing only received a few words of praise from Emperor Liang; while King Yu, who behaved generously and did not cause any trouble, received a heavy reward.The assistant trial officials were all unhappy, but King Jing took it for granted.
Yan Yujin and Xiao Jingrui visited Prince Ji's Mansion and learned that Prince Ji was at the scene and witnessed He Wenxin murder.
