However, His Majesty the Emperor sitting on the dragon throne looked at the memorial that was presented, his gaze growing colder, and finally he abruptly stood up, shouting sternly: "Investigate! Thoroughly investigate!"
"This case will be handed over to the Ministry of Justice, Imperial Censorate, and Inspectorate for a joint trial. Ministers from Lu, Pei, and Ji families will assist, with the Inspectorate overseeing the entire process and reporting progress to me at any time."
The Emperor ordered a thorough investigation, and naturally, the subject of this investigation, Mr. Chen — Chen Shizhong, had to be escorted to the Ministry of Justice prison.
This elder, over sixty years old, removed his official hat by himself, without a word of defense for himself. With dignity, he bowed to the Emperor on the dragon throne, "I await justice from Your Majesty in the prison."
Such calm demeanor under disgrace fittingly showed the character of a civil servant.
