Episode 17 recap: The prince bound Wen Kexuan and interrogated him.
Gu Zhiyao and Shen Jinmo were waiting at home all along, but they hadn't received any news from the Ministry of Justice. This puzzled Gu Zhiyao. Shen Jinmo told Gu Zhiyao that it was likely that the person behind the scenes, who had immense power, forced the Ministry of Justice to halt the investigation. Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyao realized that if someone could make the Ministry of Justice stop the investigation, they must be extraordinary. She immediately thought it could be the emperor. Shen Jinmo also understood the seriousness of the situation and brought Gu Zhiyao to discuss it with the royal advisor.
Gu Zhiyao learned from the royal advisor that the emperor had ordered her to go and assist with disaster relief, knowing that regardless of success or failure, she would be manipulated. Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyao, who had always been dedicated to helping the people, complained about the emperor's actions. After the prince returned from the disaster relief mission, he took the initiative to find Gu Zhiyao. Due to the conflict between Gu Zhiyao and Shen Jinmo, Gu Zhiyao intentionally revealed that she was the person the emperor wanted to eliminate at the moment. She warned the prince that if he forcibly married her, it would surely invite trouble. She also informed him about the Ministry of Justice halting the investigation.
The prince proposed to interrogate Wen Kexuan, the Minister of Justice, and suggested that Shen Jinmo accompany them. Initially, the prince was reluctant, but when Gu Zhiyao revealed that Shen Jinmo was the son of Prime Minister Shen, the prince agreed. Under pressure from the group, Wen Kexuan had no choice but to reveal the truth. It turned out that the token had also appeared in the case of Prime Minister Shen years ago, and it was indeed connected to the emperor.
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