Liu Muhai had analyzed the situation in his mind. Even if Zhao Yi could arrange for an accuser to step forward, he certainly could not produce solid evidence. When he had been at the Xie residence earlier, Liu Muhai had spoken with Xie Zhenxing. The key evidence regarding the embezzlement of disaster relief funds had already been completely destroyed. Zhao Yi had returned to the capital only one day after arresting Xie Zhenxing; it was impossible for him to have obtained definitive proof of the Xie family's crimes, especially regarding their collusion with bandits. Such matters, without human testimony or material evidence, could be argued any way one liked. Unless, of course, Zhao Yi had forged the evidence! But such evidence was not easily forged, and if he dared to produce fakes, he would inevitably be exposed. By then, Zhao Yi would only be guilty of further crimes, leading to his total downfall.
"Sigh..." Zhao Yi sighed, shaking his head with a look of helplessness. "Lord Liu, you truly refuse to give up until you see the coffin."
As he finished speaking, Zhao Yi looked toward the Yongzhao Emperor and bowed. "Father, the person who denounced the Xie family's crimes to me, as well as those who can testify to them, are waiting outside the palace. Why don't we have them brought in? It would save the trouble of calling them one by one."
Chapter 137