Chapter 472 - Shocking Move (1)

Gong Jue's words were like a sharp knife, slashing and cutting Official Liu. His face paled and his lips slightly trembled. Gong Jue even found out about this and announced it to the public. He had no idea how to retort for a moment.

Gong Jue sneered, his clear voice spread to everyone's ears though.

"You promised your wife that you won't abandon her for being a fallen woman. Even more, the moment you passed the exam brilliantly, you would even officially marry her, and compensate her for the hardships for the past years. Therefore, she eagerly received the guests and gave you all the silver taels, letting you take exam after exam, making friend after friend. But what did you do to her in the end?"

At this time, Official Liu hollered in a hoarse voice, "She was just unlucky!"

He lifted his head and struggled, saying sincerely to Gong Jue, "Not long after this official passed the exam with brilliant colors, she was infected... with that disease, and died. Otherwise, this official would definitely keep his promise!"

Not only were the common people angry, but even the emperor was indignant. He could tolerate some corrupt officials because no one was perfect. They at least had outstanding skills. Therefore, he just turned a blind eye.

But even such officials with malicious personality could take on the heavy responsibility of bringing peace to the country? He couldn't help but question this. He felt as though he needed to reconsider the standards of the exam as well as the criterias of officials.

Gong Jue watched as Official Liu was dragged off as people cursed him out. His gaze couldn't help but land on Minister Zuo. He slightly curled his lips.

Ever since Minister Zuo had accused royal sister, he had been wanting to eliminate him and his people.

He only let them go in the past because he hadn't offended nor threatened him.

Secondly, their real target was Gong Che. He was about to come back and Gong Jue didn't want him to ascend the throne that easily.

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