After being read, she became an empress by eating melons

Chapter 131 1 Legal Investigation

Nan Rongxi: [As expected, you dare to do such a thing under my nose! Hateful! ]

Sima Kong was also angry after hearing this. This was too much, so he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I will immediately conduct a thorough investigation of this illegal workshop. I believe that I will be able to find out the truth soon. I will definitely clear this illegal workshop within half a month!"

Nan Rongxi said anxiously, “Then hurry up, and report to me as soon as you find out. No matter who you find out, I will do the same!”

Based on the clues from the system, Sima Kong immediately gathered people and prepared to seal off and arrest people.

As night fell, the lights in the capital gradually lit up. Sima Kong led a team of elite soldiers and quietly left the Imperial Censorate and headed towards the black workshop.

The black workshop was hidden very secretly, located in a remote corner of the capital, surrounded by intricate alleys and dilapidated houses. In order not to alert the enemy, Sima Kong ordered the soldiers to disperse and quietly surround the workshop.

Under the moonlight, the old wooden door was closed, but one could faintly hear the sound of hammering and the noise of people busying around inside. Sima Kong frowned, took a deep breath, and signaled the soldiers behind him to get ready. Then, he suddenly opened the door and rushed in with the soldiers like thunder.

The interior of the workshop was dim and chaotic, with the light and shadow of the fire dancing on the wall, adding a bit of gloom to this hidden corner. The workers were frightened by the sudden intrusion and panicked. They stopped their work and stared at these fully armed soldiers in amazement.

Sima Kong looked around with sharp eyes. This was indeed a black workshop that made inferior handicrafts. His eyes fell on the piles of inferior goods on the side. Each one was crudely made and far from being a real handicraft. These inferior goods were undoubtedly a great deception to consumers.

However, what shocked Sima Kong even more was that he discovered a large number of smuggled goods and even some trafficked people.

They were imprisoned in a dark and damp corner, each of them had a haggard face and ragged clothes. Their eyes revealed deep fear and helplessness, as if silently telling their tragic experience. Seeing this scene, Sima Kong's inner anger surged like a tide. He clenched his fists tightly, and his joints turned white due to excessive force.

He vowed that no matter how much it cost, he would bring these unscrupulous criminals to justice and seek justice for these innocent victims. The atmosphere in the workshop suddenly became dead silent, with only the low sobs of the rescued people echoing in the air, as if telling of their suffering and grievances.

Sima Kong took a deep breath and tried to calm down. He shouted an order to the soldiers: "Seal off the scene immediately and make sure no one escapes! Arrest all the people involved in the case, no matter who they are! At the same time, contact the government and rescue agencies as soon as possible so that the rescued people can get the necessary help and comfort."

The soldiers moved upon hearing the order and took swift action. The whole workshop was filled with the sound of dense footsteps and the crisp sound of armor colliding, demonstrating that the power of justice was seeking justice for the victims.

"Who are you? I am the son of the Minister of Revenue!"

When the workshop owner saw this, he shouted.

Sima Kong smiled coldly, unwavering: "Son of the Minister of Revenue? So what? A prince who breaks the law is guilty of the same crime as a commoner. Moreover, you are suspected of human trafficking and smuggling, which are serious crimes. Today, no matter who you are, you cannot escape the punishment of the law!"

The workshop owner's face turned pale in an instant, and he said in a trembling voice: "You, you will regret it! My father will not let you go!"

"Don't worry, I won't let your father go, you bastard!"

Sima Kong rushed forward angrily and kicked the workshop owner hard. The workshop owner fell to the ground, curled up in pain.

"Take him away!" Sima Kong ordered coldly.

The soldiers quickly stepped forward and arrested the workshop owner and people involved in the case one by one.

Sima Kong turned around and looked at the people who had been rescued. Smiles of gratitude and relief appeared on their faces.

He knows that his work is far from over and he will continue to work hard to seek justice for the victims.

"Next stop, we'll go catch your dad!"

Sima Kong said coldly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. He knew that this battle was just the beginning, and greater challenges were still waiting for him.

Under the leadership of Sima Kong, the soldiers escorted the workshop owner and other people involved in the case away from the scene and handed them over to the government office.

However, Sima Kong's actions did not stop there. He knew that in order to completely eradicate the criminal network, he had to dig deep into its roots. So he resolutely decided to surround and search the residence of the Minister of Revenue.

Following Sima Kong's order, the soldiers acted quickly and surrounded the residence of the Minister of Revenue.

This move was undoubtedly a challenge to power, but Sima Kong and his soldiers were not afraid.

Seeing this, the Minister of Revenue Fu Qing angrily shouted, "Sima Kong, you are so bold that you even dare to surround my mansion!"

Sima Kong smiled coldly and did not back down: "Fu Qing, your son is suspected of human trafficking and smuggling, and has been arrested by us. We suspect that you have a major connection with this case, so we are searching your mansion according to the law."

Fu Qing's face turned pale and he roared, "You are slandering me! As the Minister of Revenue, how could I be associated with such dirty tricks? You should withdraw your troops immediately, or I will make you regret it!"

Sima Kong was unmoved and said calmly: "Fu Qing, whether it is slander or not, we will know after the search. We will not let a criminal go, nor will we wrongly accuse a good person. If you have nothing to hide, why fear the search?"

After saying that, Sima Kong waved his hand to signal the soldiers to start searching. The soldiers entered the mansion in a well-trained manner and began to search every corner carefully. Fu Qing glared at Sima Kong angrily, but he was powerless.

The search lasted for a whole hour, and the soldiers eventually found evidence related to human trafficking and smuggling in some hidden corners.

Fu Qing's face turned pale in an instant.

Fu Qing's wife and daughter looked at him in shock. They had never known that Fu Qing not only had an illegitimate child outside, but also dared to do such business.

Sima Kong looked at the evidence that had been found and said to Fu Qing, "Now, do you have anything else to say?"

Fu Qing lowered his head and remained silent. His power and status collapsed in an instant at this moment.

The next morning.

Sima Kong had already prepared all the materials on Fu Qing's case and was preparing to report the entire investigation during the court session.