At the morning court session, the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Lord Li said righteously: "My Lords, you are pleading for the important minister, have you ever thought about the crime he committed? Now that the evidence is irrefutable, you still insist on exonerating him, what is your intention?"

The officials were speechless for a moment due to Lord Li's questioning, but one of them still argued: "Lord Li, although there is evidence, we cannot rule out the possibility of misunderstanding. Moreover, this important official has made contributions to the court over the years."

Lord Li sneered: "Achievements? Can achievements cover up his crimes? His corruption, bribery, and clique-building, are these also misunderstandings?"

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face gloomy: "Shut up! Li Aiqing, please continue."

Lord Li bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think these officials who are begging for mercy are probably the same as that important official. They are trying to disrupt the government, and their intentions are punishable by death."

The officials who pleaded for mercy knelt down and cried out that they were wronged.

The emperor shouted angrily, "Enough! I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If anyone dares to speak nonsense again, they will be severely punished!"

After the morning court session ended, Lord Li knew that the matter was not over yet.

After returning to the mansion, Lord Li said to everyone: "Although we have temporarily suppressed them today, I am sure they will not give up."

Lin Yuwei said: "Sir, how should we deal with it next?"

Shen Mo pondered for a moment and said, "In my opinion, we have to strengthen our defenses to prevent them from taking desperate measures."

The elder brother said, "I will arrange for the guards in the mansion to ensure the safety of the adults."

Lord Li nodded and said, "Okay, and at the same time, we must keep a close eye on the movements of those officials."

In the next few days, the capital seemed calm, but in fact there were undercurrents.

While Lin Yuwei was on patrol, she accidentally heard two clerks whispering in the corner.

"I heard that those gentlemen are trying to secretly gather evidence against Master Li in order to turn the tables on him."

"Really? What should I do?"

Lin Yuwei approached quietly, and when the two clerks noticed her, they were so scared that they quickly ran away.

Lin Yuwei informed Lord Li about this matter.

Lord Li said: "They have run out of tricks. But we can't let our guard down."

Shen Mo suggested: "Sir, why don't we release some false news to lure them into the trap."

Lord Li thought for a moment and said, "This plan is feasible, but it must be done realistically so that they cannot detect it."

Therefore, Lord Li deliberately revealed some seemingly true news on some occasions.

The officials were fooled and started to get busy with the fake news.

Lord Li had already set up a trap.

One day, an official excitedly took the so-called "evidence" and prepared to file a complaint to the emperor.

However, he did not expect that he would be exposed by Lord Li in the court.

Lord Li said, "Sir, your so-called evidence is nothing but false news that I deliberately released. You actually believed it so easily, which shows that you have bad intentions."

The official suddenly turned pale and collapsed to the ground.

The emperor was furious: "How dare you frame an important official of the court like this? Take him away and punish him severely!"

After this incident, the officials became much more obedient.

But the important official in prison still refused to give up, and he passed the message to his family through the jailer.

The family members of important officials ran around, trying to win over some underworld forces.

This news was noticed by Shen Mo.

Shen Mo said to Lord Li: "Sir, this matter cannot be underestimated. The forces in the underworld are mixed, and if they take advantage of us, trouble may arise."

Lord Li said, "Then we have to find a way to stop them."

Lin Yuwei said: "Why don't we send people to contact those underworld forces and persuade them with reason and emotion."

Lord Li nodded and said, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you."

Lin Yuwei took the order and left.

She found a respected senior in the world.

Lin Yuwei said sincerely: "Senior, the affairs of the court should not involve the martial arts world, but the situation is critical now, I hope you can lend us a helping hand."

The senior stroked his beard and said, "Miss, I don't want to see the martial arts world involved in the disputes of the imperial court, but this matter still needs to be considered carefully."

Lin Yuwei said: "Senior, that important official has committed many evil things. If he is allowed to turn over, the people will suffer."

The senior thought for a long time, and finally said: "Forget it, the girl is sincere, I am willing to help you."

With the help of her predecessors, Lin Yuwei successfully persuaded most of the underworld forces to remain neutral.

However, the important official's family did not give up, and they came up with a more sinister trick.

They spread rumors that Lord Li intended to monopolize government affairs and frame loyal officials.

For a time, rumors spread throughout the capital.

In front of Lord Li’s mansion, some people who did not know the truth gathered.

The elder brother said anxiously, "Sir, what should we do?"

Lord Li said calmly: "Don't panic, we need to clarify the facts as soon as possible."

Shen Mo said: "I will arrange some people to explain the truth to the people."

After some effort, the people finally understood the truth of the matter and dispersed.

But this incident made Lord Li realize that the important official must be convicted as soon as possible, otherwise there will be more trouble.

Lord Li went to the palace again to meet the emperor and explain the pros and cons to him.

The emperor said: "Lord Li, I understand your painstaking efforts, and I will make a decision as soon as possible."

While waiting for the Emperor's decision, Lord Li and everyone else dared not relax at all.

Finally, the emperor issued an order to behead the important official in public, and his accomplices also received the punishment they deserved.

The capital city finally returned to its former tranquility.

Lord Li stood in the courtyard of the mansion, looked at the sky, and breathed a sigh of relief: "This storm is finally over."

Lin Yuwei, Shen Mo and others also showed relieved smiles.

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