Chapter 540 - 542: No Different from a Eunuch
The ministers all implored the Emperor, insisting that this matter must be thoroughly investigated.
Pei Siyang and Pei Haolan exchanged glances, and involuntarily looked over at Pei Huaian. Seeing his open countenance, he slightly pursed his lips.
Pei Huaian then stepped forward and bowed, "Father Emperor, your son concurs with the ministers’ view. This matter is of great importance. If someone has treated Fourth Brother in such a way and it is not thoroughly investigated, would that not be a defiance against Father Emperor?"
The ministers were all somewhat surprised, but only the Emperor showed a relieved smile.
"Very well, you will be in charge of this matter."
No sooner had the Emperor spoken than Huaian immediately refused, "Father Emperor, your son fears he is not up to this great responsibility."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Now that Fourth Brother has been harmed, I fear the first suspect would be your son. To ensure fairness, your son must not handle this case."
After Pei Huaian finished speaking, based on the agreement among the ministers, they thought his reasoning made sense.
Pei Siyang silently nodded, fully agreeing with his statement. If Pei Huaian were put in charge, it would inevitably provide others with leverage to attack him. By then, how would he extricate himself?
"Then according to you, who would be a more appropriate choice to handle this?" the Emperor asked again.
"Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Yan Ze, is also unsuitable, as he has a close relationship with me. But the Minister of Justice would be a suitable candidate."