Prince Duan was astounded by the items seized from the Magistrate: over twenty boxes of antique calligraphy and paintings, countless luxurious and precious jewelry like gemstones and diamonds, and gold and silver utensils, various expensive ornates, furs, etc., together with the seized land deed, field deed, silver notes, which almost blinded Prince Duan with their shine.
Besides the Magistrate, the other two were not much different.
The three officials looked at the seized items and collapsed immediately; even if they wanted to deny taking bribes, there was no way to explain why someone with an annual salary of a few hundred taels had assets worth millions. The hard evidence laid before them; they had no choice but to confess.
