The Crown Prince knelt before Emperor Kangxi, responding with silence.
Emperor Kangxi set aside what he held in his hand and let out a sigh, "Baocheng, you were raised by the Imperial Father himself. Your nature, the Imperial Father understands completely."
"It is my lack of filial piety. I failed to restrain them," the Crown Prince lowered his head.
The corruption case in Henan had reached the emperor's ears; what could still be hidden?
It was deplorable that even he had been kept in the dark.
Now, Governor Wuershan was merely punished by a year's suspension of salary since he only failed in oversight.
The Magistrate was transferred to Guangxi, and although Guangxi wasn't as influential as Henan, it was still not a demotion.
Only the unfortunate Prefect of Kaifeng was demoted by two ranks, with a three-year salary penalty.
