TPITWOHEF 2

Chapter 230

Shangguan Ming was deeply shaken by his wife's autopsy conclusion.

For a moment, he didn't know whether to be more shocked that the celestial child had truly taught his wife the art of forensic examination, or that the Yuan King was likely guilty of evil deeds.

Shangguan Ming sighed heavily in his heart and raised his hand to stop Madam Shangguan's impulsive move to rush to the Ministry of Justice and expose this matter.

"My dear, we need to plan this carefully. We mustn't be hasty."

"How can we plan carefully?" Madam Shangguan glared, knowing the imperial selection was imminent.

Shangguan Ming took a deep breath, "I've already written to old friends, and I've arranged to meet someone tonight for a detailed discussion."

This matter had to be dealt with swiftly, exposing it before the Yuan King could react, so that the court officials could unite in pressuring him.

"We mustn't alert the enemy."

[Indeed, if Madam Shangguan reports to the authorities now, it might alert the Yuan King. He's likely to make the first move, and even if he agrees to open the coffin, he'll have erased all evidence by then.]

[Once the Yuan King catches his breath, he'll retaliate and kill everyone involved in this matter.]

Xiao Chuchu watched the remote live stream, truly worried for the women. But she was just a child, far away in Jing Country, unable to offer much help.

[It's so frustrating.]

Shangguan Ming gave Madam Shangguan a meaningful look, which she immediately understood.

After all, they had been married for many years. "My lord, do you mean we should act in secret?"

Shangguan Ming glanced at her and nodded.

"But the emperor has eyes and ears everywhere. How can we act in secret? I fear that tonight, as soon as you gather the Chief Ministers of the Six Ministries to discuss matters at home, before evening falls, the one in the palace will already know your movements."

"Not to mention, you still need to recruit more officials to join this cause," Madam Shangguan rolled her eyes.

"You, a grand chancellor, meeting with hundreds of court officials after work, having private discussions behind closed doors – do you think the emperor will let that slide?"

The Yuan King might overlook the movements of the women, but the actions of important court officials, especially the Chancellor and Ministers at this time of military defeat, were all under the surveillance of the Imperial Censors.

The Yuan King also had his own secret guards to monitor the officials.

"Secret talks, secret letters," Madam Shangguan shook her head, "it's impossible to succeed."

Shangguan Ming frowned. He knew the risks were extreme, but there was no better option.

"Ah, I've got it!" Madam Shangguan's eyes lit up, "My lord, tell me the content of your secret discussions!"

Shangguan Ming was stunned, staring at her in disbelief.

He looked at his wife's radiant face, "Tell you?"

Determination filled Madam Shangguan's eyes, "Yes. You tell me the content of the secret discussions and the names of the officials. Tonight, I'll dream of the celestial child and ask him to enter the dreams of those officials to relay the message."

Madam Shangguan finished speaking and slapped her thigh in delight, "Wouldn't that work?"

Shangguan Ming was dumbfounded. Could it really be done this way?