Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

Tai Shi reports to Dayu about Yi Di's request to comfort him after an assassination attempt linked to the Lang Wei Fu. Dayu understands Yi Di's intention to distance himself from the incident and prepares for a meeting with inspectors. Yi Di gathers the heads of the inner court departments to inform them of the failed assassination, reassuring them that it was a personal act by the Lang Wei Fu head and that they would not be held accountable. However, he emphasizes the need for the departments to cooperate with the investigation and avoid further trouble. The head of the Dian Ke Fu is sent to deliver Yi Di's condolences to Dayu, who reads the message and responds that he is not seriously harmed. Dayu instructs Xia Qi to expedite the interrogation of those involved in the assassination, promising leniency for truthful confessions. Despite brutal torture, two loyal Lang Wei officials remain silent, prompting others to confess and implicate Yi Di in the assassination plot. Dayu prepares to announce the findings and sentencing based on the confessions. Yi Di, upon receiving notification to pay respects to Dayu, feels a mix of dread and resignation, aware of his precarious position. Dayu and his son consider the implications of removing Yi Di but decide against it for now, focusing on stabilizing the situation and addressing the Sanmiao rebellion instead. They recognize that Yi Di's presence helps maintain order among the factions, making it a pragmatic choice to keep him around for the time being.

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