After pacing back and forth in the room a few times, Cai You finally made up his mind.
"We found quite a few correspondence letters in that young brat's study this time, and these few are the most important. Take a look..."
As Du Chong spoke, he took out several transcripts from his sleeve and placed them in front of Cai You.
Although Cai You had already separated from the Cai family and was considered to have established his own household, the content of these letters was truly shocking. For a moment, even he, as a single person, was unsure how to proceed with this matter. Therefore, he simply brought everything here.
"Didn't I already tell you? You just need to handle it impartially. These matters have nothing to do with you. Just do your own job. As for how things will develop afterward, it will have nothing to do with you!"
After merely glancing at the content on the paper, Cai You slowly spoke again.
"Yes..."
Taking a deep look at Cai You, Du Chong realized that compared to Cai You, people like himself weren't even worthy of the word 'ruthless.'
That was his own father and brother!
After just a cursory glance, he had directly made up his mind!
It would be hard to find many such ruthless individuals in the entire world.
However, he quickly adjusted his position. This was not something he could interfere with.
As Cai You had said before, doing his own job was enough. As for how the remaining matters would unfold, it could only be seen as the result of the final struggle among those "immortals."
For a small fry like him, surviving in the gaps between these "immortals," it was better to remain low-key.
The case itself was crystal clear, and there were no complications even during the interrogation process.
In less than two days, Huang Qianshan had confessed everything he was supposed to.
While the involved party, Huang Qianshan, was now beyond caring, Du Chong, as the presiding judge, was truly troubled.
He wasn't worried about the young man withholding information, but rather that the fellow spoke without restraint, revealing everything he shouldn't have.
Looking at the thick stack of confessions before him, Du Chong's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"My lord, Grand Tutor Liang has personally arrived and is currently disembarking outside..."
As Du Chong was in a dilemma, a bailiff rushed in to report.
"Who did you say? Grand Tutor Liang?"
Hearing this, Du Chong's entire body trembled.
He had the urge to burn all these documents right there, but now that the person had arrived at the yamen, he didn't even have time to falsify a new set of documents.
"You all go prepare, my lord will be here shortly!"
Seeing the flustered Du Chong, Yang Chengchou suddenly waved his hand, ushering out his colleagues and subordinates.
"My lord, I know what you are thinking, but I believe that if one is a chess piece, one should have the awareness of being a chess piece. Since the higher-ups have already decided, we chess pieces should play our part, don't you agree?"
As Yang Chengchou spoke, he cupped his hands towards Du Chong.
Although they were on opposing sides, in terms of this matter, their predicaments were quite similar.
"Aren't you afraid that submitting this will cost your master his life?"
After a moment of愣, Du Chong looked at Yang Chengchou.
"That is not something I should worry about, my lord. The case has been concluded, and the results should naturally be reported truthfully. As for whether it will cost someone their life, that may not be the case!"
After speaking, Yang Chengchou cupped his hands again and strode out of the office.
Seeing his resolute attitude, Du Chong suddenly understood. It seemed that Old Minister Cai intended to sever his own wrist this time!
Although the pain of severing the wrist was agonizing, it ultimately saved a life!
After realizing this, Du Chong suddenly found that he had underestimated things before.
No wonder Cai You had calmly told him to handle it impartially. After all this, it seemed he had long anticipated Cai Jing's decision...
Thinking of this, Du Chong felt a cold sweat break out on his back.
The scheming and maneuvering in the imperial court were truly pervasive!
The discord between the Cai father and son was known to all, and the fact that Cai You and Wang Fu had joined forces against Cai Jing was also common knowledge.
However, after peeling back these layers of fog, he suddenly discovered that the father and son, who stood in opposition, were now playing another grand game, and the prize on this chessboard was none other than the exceedingly arrogant Grand Minister Wang Fu...
"Grand Tutor, why have you come in person?"
Hastily tidying up his belongings, Du Chong hurried out to greet him.
"His Majesty is getting impatient, so he specifically sent me to see how your investigation is progressing. Lord Du, His Majesty's choice of you to preside over this matter is a great trust in you..."
Liang Shicheng did not conceal anything from Du Chong and others, directly stating his purpose.
"Reporting to Grand Tutor, this case has been investigated very clearly, and all necessary testimonies have been obtained. I was just about to organize them and personally go to the palace..."
"Oh? In just two days, you have thoroughly investigated everything?"
Looking at him with some surprise, Liang Shicheng spoke.
"Some parts are very clear, but there are still some minor details that I would like to invite Grand Tutor to help me deliberate upon..."
After a moment of hesitation, Du Chong suddenly changed his tune and lowered his voice.
"Lord Du, don't forget, you are the presiding investigator appointed by His Majesty. If you are unsure, you want me to deliberate?"
Liang Shicheng was not a fool, and he naturally would not take the bait at this time.
"This..."
Hearing his words, Du Chong couldn't help but curse the old fox in his heart, but seeing that the other party wasn't biting, he was truly at a loss.
"It's because some matters involve a certain influential figure close to His Highness Prince Xin. I ask Grand Tutor for your guidance..."
Even though Liang Shicheng had clearly stated that he did not want to get involved in these matters, Du Chong now had to drag him into it.
He originally thought that he would not drown in Bianliang City, no matter what. But after understanding the matter of the Cai father and son, Du Chong suddenly felt that the waters in Bianliang City were much deeper than he had imagined.
To avoid drowning, he really needed to seek advice from Liang Shicheng, this master of navigating the waters...