"Let us wait and see. Chu Ming is our joint recommendation; if he is found guilty of treason, our official careers may very well come to an end."
The crime of treason dooms nine generations. Even though Chu Ming has severed ties with the Chu Family, he can still be used as leverage.
Fu Chang, too, has offended the Inspector General because of the matter concerning Wan Yuan; as long as Chu Ming is convicted of treason, they too may be investigated by the Imperial Examination Hall.
It could be said that whether or not Chu Ming is convicted will have a great impact on the three men's official futures.
"Over at Chu Ming's side..." Liu Sitong asked again.
Fu Chang looked toward Feng Yuan: "Lord Feng, Chu Ming was raised through your own efforts; it would be more appropriate for you to speak to him on this matter."
Raised through my efforts?
Wasn't it you, Lord Fu, who earnestly appointed Chu Ming as Senior Ninth Grade Librarian?
