Zhao Shuheng answered his question: "Yes, I have not yet informed Lord Liu, but I have already been transferred to the Ministry of Punishments."
Lord Liu was stunned, subconsciously looking toward Jiang Lingzhi.
...If the case were to be tried by Zhao Shuheng, the heir to Marquis Yongding's Estate, he could hardly remain impartial.
Jiang Lingzhi was naturally aware of this as well. She was merely surprised that such a meticulous plan had been crafted, even going so far as to have Zhao Shuheng transferred to the Ministry of Punishments. One had to realize that in all of Shangjing, the only departments qualified to investigate cases were the Capital Magistracy or the Ministry of Punishments. Oh, and there was the option of appealing directly to the Emperor.
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