Besides, they also wanted to know who the real killer was.
Soul Search was indeed the fastest and most surefire method.
Only one young Confucian Scholar stepped forward, a look of pity on his face, and admonished Lu Yunqing, "Your Highness, this action is rather improper. Most of these Imperial Chefs are innocent. They can be questioned one by one. Why must you take their lives?"
Lu Yunqing gave him a cool glance, one filled with indifference. He felt not a shred of fear or guilt toward the Confucian Scholar before him.
"If you have another way of finding the murderer, sir, feel free to share it."
The Confucian Scholar was at a loss for words, his brow furrowing.
'How would I know who the killer is?'
He simply felt Prince Chongwen's actions violated the Confucian Family's principle of "treating others with leniency," a sight he found deeply unsettling.
"Found him."
