Now the situation has escalated even further. Xie Ji, accused of poisoning his lawful wife and murdering a palace concubine, was directly thrown into prison.
Officials from the Ministry of Justice worked through the night reviewing the case. It was said that Xie Ji's crimes filled ten pages of documentation—and still weren't fully recorded.
Zhang Miaoyu shook her head, sighing. "The uproar outside is overwhelming. The Emperor is furious, the common people are condemning him, and the Xie family is likely finished."
Had Xie Ji admitted his wrongdoing to the Wu family from the start and willingly divorced his wife, the Xie family might have preserved some reputation and lingered on for a few more years.
But Xie Ji was too arrogant, believing he had the Empress Dowager's backing. By harming his wife and killing his daughter, he dug his own grave. With his actions, the Xie family's downfall accelerated.
