Since he had already stepped into the game, Lu Tai was determined not to let it pass easily. Having come this far, he would not stop until he had extracted sufficient benefits from this case!
According to the law, investigations should be under the purview of the Ministry of Punishments. Lu Tai had not expected the Emperor to hand the assassination case over to the Duke of Cheng, a man who had always kept himself removed from such affairs.
Though the Duke of Cheng’s influence had waned, his mother came from a prominent and wealthy family and was on good terms with the Grand Princess; his clan’s roots ran deep. If the assassination case fell into his hands, Lu Tai would certainly lose any chance to interfere.
Chapter 40