The coal mine case is a major one, and Song Wei, who obtained the evidence, said he needed to present it to the Emperor. Emperor Guangxi, unlike other times when he would meet officials leisurely, arrived at the side hall in no time and asked Mr. Cui to bring up what Song Wei had. After reviewing it, he fell silent.
Since the Emperor did not speak, Song Wei quietly waited.
After a long time, Emperor Guangxi looked at him, "So, you're saying Lu Yanqing was truly involved in the coal mine case?"
"Based on my investigation, all the evidence and witness testimonies are complete; indeed, it is so. I have just handed the physical evidence to Your Majesty, and as for the witness, Lu Zhao, he is already being escorted to the Capital for trial."
Emperor Guangxi pressed his somewhat aching temples, his voice unspeakably heavy, and instructed Mr. Cui, "Hand the evidence to the Three Judicial Departments; the case is to be tried by them."
