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For Qi Xuansu, it was time for a full offensive now that all obstacles were removed.
Qi Xuansu convened an emergency meeting.
This time, Qi Xuansu sat at the center. To his left were Zhang Yuelu, Yao Pei, and Chen Jianchou. To his right were Li Changge, Li Zhuyu, and Lu Yuting.
Yao Pei began the report. Her subordinate, Ruan Fengjue, had obtained evidence from Zhao Changlao—Sun Yaozhen’s lover—confirming that Sun Yaozhen was indeed involved in the business dealings of the Nanyang United Trading Company. When necessary, they could arrest Sun Yaozhen immediately.
However, Lin Qingcheng remained tight-lipped, refusing to confess even under threat of death. He denied any collusion with the Goddess Society, shouting that he was being framed and that those members were slandering him.
This was understandable. Collaborating with a foreign enemy was a capital offense. Thus, Lin Qingcheng had every reason to hold out.
Lu Yuting had discovered numerous problems through her audit, including slave trading and massive tax evasion. However, this was not...
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