Zhang Sheng frowned as he finished reading. He wanted to let Jīn Xīng take a look, but Jīn Xīng held his head high and refused to take it, leaving him no choice but to hand it to the other civil officials.
The civil official who had just spoken up for the Emperor stepped out of the ranks once more, filled with righteous indignation: "Your Majesty, it is clear that Jīn Xīng colluded with outlaws to murder a reigning marquis. Such a heinous crime warrants the execution of his entire clan! The Marquis of Wencheng died for his country, proving that the nobility of our Holy Dynasty are utterly loyal to the state!"
"Bah!" Jīn Xīng could no longer contain himself, spitting a mouthful of phlegm right into the civil official's face. "This old man also brought back a blood letter. How is it I didn't see you looking so excited then?"
Chapter 135