Chapter 424
With An Jin's death, the Ministry of Justice immediately sorted out the case, compiled the case file, and presented it to Li Shimin's imperial court that very evening.
The case had far-reaching implications, with turmoil in the Eastern Palace, and Prince Wei acting restless, seemingly poised to rebel. He too meddled in the affair, further complicating it with the intent to bring down Li Chengqian.
An Jin had been the murderer, but it was also true that Li Chengqian had brutally beaten a courtier, leading to the death of a concubine's son in the Eastern Palace as a result of his whipping.
Upon learning of An Jin's death, Li Dejian, who was in prison, also gave his account. Having learned of Li Chengqian's cruelty towards the courtier, Li Dejian had grown hugely disappointed in Li Chengqian and was considering whether to distance himself from the Eastern Palace.
