Chancellor Lu looked at Lu Zhongqi. "The Left Minister's people are definitely involved in this. Spread the word immediately. Say that I will protect the one who leaked the exam questions to the death."
Lu Zhongqi was shocked. "Prime Minister?"
"This is the only way to force those muddying the waters from behind the scenes to show their hand. When they do, you'll lay a net. The Left Minister wants a show? Well, even if it doesn't destroy him, we'll make sure he gets caught in the filth."
Lu Zhongqi's heart leaped with joy. "I'll go make the arrangements at once."
If only the Right Minister's faction suffered losses in this matter, the Left Minister's camp would certainly seize the opportunity to crush them. But if they could drag the Left Minister's people down with them, both sides would be on equal footing. If the Right Minister then selflessly handed over the culprit, he could certainly salvage some of his reputation in the Emperor's eyes.
