Yu Su was not just an individual, but the leader of a faction at the Imperial Court.
The Zhang family's strength was immense, yet Yu Su managed to overcome them, demonstrating his own considerable power and influence.
Even though he might not possess the earth-shattering capabilities of the likes of Dragon Chancellor or Chancellor Zhang, he shouldn't have been imprisoned simply due to his relatives' crimes.
Zhou Yi concluded that the Imperial Court was covering up the truth.
Yuan Shun, as the commander of the Jinyiwei overseeing the Officials, was privy to the affairs of the Imperial Court and said, "The real reason for Lord Yu's imprisonment was his attempt to persuade His Majesty to change the tax laws."
Zhou Yi's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Yu Su wanted to tax the literati?"