The next morning, at the imperial court session, a high-ranking official brought up the matter, and Jiang Family mournfully lamented their daughter's hard fate.
The Emperor merely watched with cold eyes as the people kneeling below sobbed, until he who faked his tears could not continue, the Emperor finally spoke, "Enough, what kind of behavior is this constant weeping and wailing!"
Father Jiang's heart skipped a beat at the Emperor's rebuke, and knowing he had lost his composure, immediately knelt down to kowtow and admit his guilt.
At this time, an elderly official stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe the fire at the Fourth Prince's Mansion is rather suspicious, and I beseech Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly!"
A few other officials quickly agreed, and the Emperor nodded his head, prepared to order the Ministry of Justice to conduct a thorough investigation, when Yan Ze stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to clarify all the truths myself."
