I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

In the magnificent court, the atmosphere was tense, like the depression before a storm. The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, looking majestically at the ministers below. Today, a fierce battle concerning the safety of the country will unfold in the court, and the protagonists are the crown prince, Chen Jue, and the King of Jin who is accused of numerous crimes.

The prince was wearing gorgeous court robes, his face solemn and firm, and he held tightly in his hands a thick stack of evidence, which was obtained by Chen Jue after arduous investigation, and it was ironclad evidence of the collusion between the Lin family and the King of Jin. Chen Jue stood beside the prince, his posture was as straight as a pine tree, and his eyes revealed the light of fearlessness and justice. He knew the importance of today's battle, which was not only related to whether justice could be upheld, but also to the future of the country and the well-being of the people.

The Prince of Jin stood aside, his face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it. Although he had something to hide, he still pretended to be calm, trying to find a glimmer of hope in this crisis. His eyes drifted to the emperor from time to time, trying to figure out the emperor's intentions, while secretly thinking about a countermeasure.

"Your Majesty, we have recently conducted an in-depth investigation and discovered a shocking case." The Crown Prince spoke first, his voice loud and firm, echoing in the court. He stepped forward and held up the evidence with both hands, "This is detailed evidence of the collusion between the Lin family and the King of Jin. They secretly engaged in many illegal activities, which seriously endangered the foundation of our dynasty."

The emperor frowned slightly and signaled the eunuch to present the evidence. He carefully flipped through the documents in his hand, his face gradually becoming solemn.

Upon seeing this, Prince Jin's heart tightened and he quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, someone must have deliberately framed me. I am loyal to Your Majesty and would never do such a treasonous thing." His voice trembled slightly, but he still pretended to be calm and tried to defend himself.

"Prince Jin, you keep saying that you are loyal, but how do you explain these evidences?" Chen Jue stepped forward and stared at Prince Jin with a sharp gaze. "The Lin family has been amassing a lot of money in the capital, and has been conducting illegal transactions through underground banks. Behind these transactions, there is the shadow of you, Prince Jin. Do you think you can hide it from the world?"

Chen Jue's words were sharp, and each one was like a knife, hitting the vital point of King Jin. He continued, "During our investigation, we found that the Lin family provided you with huge amounts of funds many times to expand your power and win over your followers. In return, you used your power to protect the Lin family, allowing them to go further and further on the road of breaking the law. Isn't this the truth?"

King Jin turned pale, but still argued: "You are slandering me! You want to slander me with just some so-called evidence? These evidences may be forged by you, and your purpose is to overthrow me."

"Prince Jin, you are still quibbling." The prince sneered, "We have verified all this evidence, and it is irrefutable. The correspondence and account details between you and the Lin family clearly record your crimes. Do you think you can escape the punishment of the law?"

The prince looked at the emperor and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the crime of the King of Jin is obvious. He has not only violated the laws of the court, but also betrayed your majesty's trust in him. If he is not severely punished, how can we uphold the law of the country and reassure the people?"

The emperor remained silent. His eyes glanced back and forth between the Crown Prince, Chen Jue and Prince of Jin, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Seeing the emperor's silence, the King of Jin became even more flustered. He suddenly knelt down and said with tears in his eyes, "Your Majesty, I have worked hard for the court for many years. Even if I have no merits, I have worked hard. These so-called evidences must be someone deliberately framing me in order to stir up disputes in the court. Your Majesty, you must be clear-headed!"

"Prince Jin, stop pretending to be pitiful." Chen Jue exposed mercilessly, "Your so-called dedication is just to satisfy your own selfish desires. Look at what you have done over the years. You oppressed the people in the local area and seized land, causing the people to live in misery. In the court, you formed a clique for personal gain, excluded dissidents, and attempted to control the government. Do you think we don't know these things?"

Chen Jue pressed on, and continued, "You colluded with the Lin family not only for money, but also to gain more power. You want to overthrow the court and sit on the supreme throne yourself. Your ambition is obvious."

When Prince Jin heard Chen Jue's blunt revelation, his face turned pale. His lips trembled, but he could not utter a word.

"Your Majesty, everything Chen Jue said is true." The prince said again, "Prince Jin's crimes have seriously threatened the security and stability of the country. We can't let him continue to do evil. I implore your majesty to order a thorough investigation of this matter, to give the court a clear name and an explanation to the people."

At this time, the ministers in the court also began to discuss. Some ministers who were dissatisfied with the actions of the King of Jin stood up and supported the Crown Prince and Chen Jue.

"Your Majesty, what the Crown Prince and Lord Chen said is absolutely right. The crime of Prince Jin is unforgivable and must be severely punished." An old minister said righteously.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Prince Jin's behavior in recent years has been too much. If he is not punished, it will probably cause public outrage." Another minister echoed.

Some of Prince Jin's followers looked anxious. They tried to defend Prince Jin, but their words seemed pale and powerless in the face of solid evidence.

The emperor finally spoke, his voice low and majestic: "Prince Jin, what is your explanation for this matter?"

The King of Jin knew that he was in a desperate situation, but he was still unwilling to fail. He raised his head, looked at the emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, I am innocent. These evidences were all forged by them. I was framed. Your Majesty, please give me a chance to find out the truth and clear my name."

"Prince Jin, you are still trying to make excuses." Chen Jue said angrily, "Do you think you can still escape the blame? The evidence is irrefutable, you can't deny it anyway."

Chen Jue took a step forward, looked directly into the eyes of King Jin, and said, "King Jin, you keep saying that you were framed. Then let me ask you, why is there a seal of your palace on the account book of the Lin family's underground bank? How do you explain the handwriting of those letters exchanged with you? Are you going to say that all this is a coincidence?"

Prince Jin's eyes flickered, and he stammered, "This... this may be someone deliberately imitating my handwriting in order to frame me."

"Humph, what a great imitation of handwriting." Chen Jue sneered, "Then why did the Lin family identify you as their mastermind at the critical moment? Could it be that they were also bribed to frame you?"

Chen Jue turned to face the emperor, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, during the interrogation, the Lin family has explained in detail the details of their collusion with the King of Jin. The King of Jin used his power to provide convenience for the Lin family in business, allowing them to monopolize the market and obtain huge profits. The Lin family transferred part of these profits to the King of Jin as funds for him to expand his power. This mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship has existed for many years. How can it be evaded by saying that it was framed?"

Beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of the King of Jin. He forced himself to speak: "Your Majesty, the Lin family is a treacherous business, their words cannot be trusted. In order to reduce their guilt, they will definitely make random accusations."

"Prince Jin, at this time, you are still slandering others." The prince said, "Do you think we know nothing about what you have done in the court? Over the years, you have placed your own confidants in the court, suppressed dissidents, and tried to control the direction of government. Many loyal and good people have been excluded and framed by you because they did not want to go along with you. Do you dare to say that these are all fabricated?"

The prince looked at the emperor firmly and continued, "Your Majesty, Chen Jue also found some other clues related to the King of Jin during the investigation. The King of Jin frequently intervened in the appointment and removal of some local officials and placed his people in important positions. His purpose is self-evident. These officials committed evil while in office and extorted the people's wealth. The people suffered terribly. Behind all this, the King of Jin was manipulating. His actions have seriously damaged the political ecology of our dynasty and undermined the foundation of the country."

"Your Majesty, think about it," Chen Jue continued, "Why have rebellions and instability factors occurred frequently in some places in recent years? Isn't there any trace of the secret manipulation of the King of Jin? For his own ambition, he did not hesitate to stir up social unrest just to create opportunities for himself. He did not care about the interests of the country and the people at all. He only cared about his own power and status."

The King of Jin looked ashen at this time, but he still struggled to his death, saying, "You are just trying to accuse me of something, and you can always find a pretext for it! Heaven and earth can bear witness to my loyalty to Your Majesty. Your Majesty, you cannot listen to their one-sided words!"

"Prince Jin, is this how you show your loyalty?" Chen Jue glared at the King of Jin. "When you were colluding with foreign enemies, did you ever think about your loyalty to His Majesty? We have solid evidence that you have correspondence with foreign enemies. You leaked confidential information of our dynasty to them in exchange for their support. You are guilty of treason. What else do you have to say?"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court. The emperor's face became even gloomier, and he stared at the Prince of Jin, his eyes revealing anger and disappointment.

King Jin's eyes widened in horror. He didn't expect Chen Jue to find out even this. He said in panic, "This... this is slander. I have never done such a thing!"

"The evidence is irrefutable, and you still want to deny it?" Chen Jue said loudly, "Your Majesty, we have already sorted out the evidence clearly and can present it to you at any time. The crime committed by the King of Jin has reached a point where it is intolerable to heaven. He not only betrayed the court and Your Majesty, but also the entire country and its people. If we do not punish him severely, how can we explain to the people of the world? How can we maintain the dignity and stability of our dynasty?"

The emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Prince Jin, do you have anything else to say?"

King Jin knew that he was powerless to save the situation, so he collapsed to the ground and said no more.

The emperor finally ordered that the Prince of Jin be thrown into prison to await further trial. At the same time, he commended the investigation work of the crown prince and Chen Jue and asked them to continue to investigate the case and bring all the relevant persons to justice.