Looking at the uncontrollable anger on Feng Qingyang's face, Prime Minister Bai and the others wisely shut their mouths. When it came to being castrated—whether oneself or others—better it be someone else.
But knowing the secret of the Emperor's failing health, would they be purged by the Emperor later?
With the Emperor's suspicious nature, it indeed seemed possible.
Thinking of this, several officials instinctively lowered their heads, trying to hide the unease on their faces.
What kind of mess is this?
...
At that moment, Prime Minister Bai suddenly narrowed his eyes and then said to Xia Ziyang, who was taking orders: "Commander Xia, according to our investigation, Crown Prince Qi was indeed falsely accused in Consort Li's matter, and has nothing to do with it. However, he inadvertently killed a palace maid after drinking, and so his food-sharing eunuch sought revenge for him... Do you understand?"
