Before there was no evidence, Duke Dingguo could still rebut a point or two.
Now that Prince Chen had presented all the evidence, Duke Dingguo could only kneel and beg for mercy.
The Emperor harshly reproached Duke Dingguo on the court assembly, implying that if he couldn't even manage his own household, how could he handle court affairs.
Utilizing his position to arrange for his favored concubine's family to be employed in the Ministry of War was a crime to be seriously investigated.
Of course, if the Emperor did not delve too deeply, at most there would be a punishment.
The Emperor stripped Duke Dingguo of his position in the Ministry of War, ordering him to return home and reflect behind closed doors.
It appeared that there was no severe penalty for Duke Dingguo, but the Emperor did not specify how long the reflection period should last, nor when he could return.
