Chapter 558

The next day.

A ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds, covering the entire Changancheng. The streets of Changancheng were also filled with vitality, and the hawking of merchants resounded through the sky.

Inside the Jin Luan Hall.

A voice suddenly resounded through the great hall, carrying heartbreak.

"In Changancheng, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, these assassins dared to publicly assassinate a court official. This is simply too arrogant, too rampant. Anyone can tolerate it, but I absolutely cannot!"

"I, Gao Yang, implore Your Majesty to investigate strictly and seek justice for Master Cui!"

Gao Yang stood in the center of the great hall, his voice resounding through the hall!

After these words, the hundred officials stared at Gao Yang in unison.

When they received the news last night, they were also suddenly bewildered.

Gao Yang was not assassinated; on the contrary, it was Cui Xinghe who was assassinated.

They couldn't figure out the reason behind this no matter what; it simply made no sense.

Upon hearing this, Cui Xinghe's gaze suddenly turned to Gao Yang.

Gao Yang noticed this gaze and immediately turned back to guarantee, "Master Cui, rest assured, I will definitely investigate this matter until the truth is revealed!"

"Then this subordinate thanks Minister Gao."

Cui Xinghe gritted his teeth and took a deep breath.

He had to say, this guy is simply too shameless!

How could Gao Yang have the face to say this?

Does Gao Yang not have any idea why he was assassinated?

Sure enough, when you feel like you are bearing the burden of moving forward, there must be a dog thing enjoying the blessings!

Xu Xuanji's mouth also twitched, but he stood out as if he didn't know, "Your Majesty, I think Minister Gao is right. This matter is too vicious and must be thoroughly investigated!"

"I agree!"

"I agree!"

Gao Feng and Lu Zhen stood out one after another to echo.

Wu Zhao looked at the righteous Gao Yang and first closed her eyes.

But she still said calmly on the surface, "Minister Gao's words are reasonable. These assassins are indeed lawless and reckless. Where is the Minister of Justice?"

Wang Yifan immediately stood out and said.

"Your subject is here!"

Wu Zhao said indifferently, "At the feet of the world, in the imperial city, someone publicly assassinated a court official. This is simply bold and heaven-defying. I give you seven days to catch the true culprit behind the scenes!"

"Yes!"

Wang Yifan's mouth felt bitter.

He knew about this matter last night; after all, it was not a small matter. His confidant went to the scene at the first opportunity, but the news he brought back made his heart turn cold.

Eighteen assassins, none survived!

Either they were killed on the spot, or they directly bit the poison pills hidden in their teeth. In short, not a single living person was left.

It is clear that this batch of assassins were all death squads!

Even if there were survivors, it would be difficult to make them speak, let alone not leaving a single living person. To investigate this is as difficult as ascending to heaven!

But Wu Zhao had issued the decree, so he could only bite the bullet and accept it.

"Court dismissed!"

Wu Zhao waved her hand, then stood up and turned to leave with big strides.

Gao Yang and Gao Feng also walked out of the Jin Luan Hall with big strides.

As soon as Gao Yang stepped out of the hall door, he walked straight toward the outside of the palace, his expression excited.

"Rebellious son, wait for your father!"

"Seeing you like this, your father almost thought there were peerless beauties and endless gold and jewelry waiting for you at the residence!"

Gao Feng wore a majestic face and scolded.

Gao Yang stopped and said seriously to Gao Feng, "Father, you are actually right. I'm afraid the Zhao Kingdom's eldest prince is really coming to send me beauties and gold and jewelry today!"

"Beauties and gold and jewelry sent for free—it would be a waste not to take them!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Feng felt sour.

This rebellious son—first the Chu Kingdom's second princess, and now the Zhao Kingdom is also coming to send beauties?

Gao Feng immediately scolded with his hands behind his back, "Not ashamed, but proud instead!"

"Do you really think the Censorate is just eating for free? Do you really think the Empress won't know! You are ruining yourself, losing your bottom line as an official. Do you want the official hat on your head, the official robe on your body, and your future as an official?"

"Losing the big for the small, stupid!"

Gao Yang said lightly, "Father, you are wrong. I am corrupting by imperial decree!"

As soon as these words fell, Gao Feng's face turned green.