In the imperial court, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice was on a roll, with Song Nanzhen providing excellent support. The Right Minister, his position weakened by the recent cheating scandal, remained silent throughout the session.
The Left Minister had fought a battle against the Right Minister. While he emerged victorious, it was a pyrrhic victory, as the Emperor had rooted out and dealt with many of his subordinates. Meanwhile, the Left and Right Assistant Prime Ministers clashed with the Minister of the Ministry of Justice for several rounds. However, one side presented sound reasoning backed by a full array of witnesses and material evidence, while the other had not witnessed events firsthand. Their claims were based entirely on reports from their confidants, greatly diminishing their credibility.
