Facing Ji Ruyan's request, Emperor Xuan sat there motionless, only to say in a cold voice, "This matter shall be investigated by the Minister of Justice. What business does a woman of the household have meddling in it?"
"Father! If this matter had no relation to the relatives of the Marquis of Wande's Mansion, your daughter-in-law would rest assured. However, the murder occurred in the Marquis of Wande's Mansion, and Minister of Justice Song Hewen is even the son-in-law of that household. How could he be the presiding official?"
Ji Ruyan argued with reason, "Your daughter-in-law requests a replacement for the presiding official and asks whether two princes can participate as well?"
Emperor Xuan looked at her deeply, "The wife of my seventh son, this is your first request to me, and it would not be easy for me to refuse. I will grant your request, the two princes residing in the Capital City will attend, and Minister of Personnel Wen Yingmin shall be the presiding official."
