The sky is yet to dawn, but Yangxin Hall is already brightly lit.
"You insolent fool!"
A furious shout rings out as a Green Jade Paperweight is swept off the Imperial Desk, shattering on the ground.
Emperor Xiao Qixuan looked below, his voice icy cold, "You all say that my Dragon Vein land has beco a place where Jianghu sorcerers co and go freely?!"
Assistant Minister of Rites Pei Zongti, Imperial Clan Court's Prince Shunyang, General of the Golden Guard Jiao Wanbao…
The three are all dignitaries of the Capital, yet at this mont they dare not even breathe.
The Imperial Clan Court's Director, Prince Shunyang, feels deeply aggrieved at this mont.
The Ancestral Affairs Office of Great Xuan is held by five Princes at the highest rank, all at First Rank.
Left and Right Directors manage family records and discipline, ceremonial rites for the Imperial Family's weddings and funerals, stipends, and other daily affairs.
Left and Right Clan mbers mainly handle Imperial Family sacrifices, including sorcerers of the Royal Family and Dragon Vein maintenance.
As for him, the Director, he oversees all affairs.
Usually, these matters are handled by others, and he mostly manages the overall situation.
Just now, he was asleep but called to the Imperial Palace, only learning of this matter on the way.
Thus, though annoyed, he still helps to excuse, saying: "Your Majesty, calm down. The anomaly in the Earth Vein was rely external evil invading. The Imperial Clan Court rushed to the scene, already cleared all demons, and it's no longer a serious concern…"
"A fine excuse of external evil!"
Before he finished, Emperor Xiao Qixuan beca enraged, scaring Prince Shunyang into silence.
Xiao Qixuan's eyes were cold and intense, "A critical part of the Capital, yet involving the Dragon Vein, such negligence cannot be pardoned."
"Send the notice, let Prince Pingyang and Prince Luchuan remove themselves from their positions in the Imperial Clan Court, penalized with three years of reduced stipend, confined to their residencies for reflection!"
At this mont, Prince Shunyang has already cald down.
On the way, he wondered, "The incident at the Nine Gates Yin Ruins is unknown to outsiders, those handling the matter were tight-lipped, the only issue is that the Imperial Guard didn't capture anyone, only found a courtyard burnt down by fire."
This matter could have been glossed over, why does His Majesty know even earlier than him?
Upon hearing the positions of Prince Pingyang and Prince Luchuan were stripped, he finally understood the reason.
Emperor Xiao Qixuan is taking advantage of the situation.
The Imperial Clan Court manages Imperial Family affairs, not participating in state governance, but its words hold weight.
Recently, the Emperor reduced domains, leaving many discontent.
At the year's end, when the Emperor fainted dealing with state matters, they took advantage to suggest establishing the heir situation.
Emperor Xiao Qixuan's nature is clear to him, everything must be under control.
The Imperial Clan Court's mistake is fitting for action.
Removing the left and right clan mbers certainly ans replacing them with obedient royals.
He, as Director, is completely isolated, no one listens anymore.
Understanding the reason, but the matter has co to this, Prince Shunyang can only bitterly bow and say, "I, follow the decree."
Xiao Qixuan glanced indifferently, no longer acknowledging him, but directed his gaze at General of the Golden Guard Jiao Wanbao, "What have you found?"
Jiao Wanbao is a close confidant of his, trusted heavily, thus Xiao Qixuan speaks more amiably.
"Reporting to Your Majesty."
Jiao Wanbao clasped his fists and said solemnly, "That courtyard was purchased by a sea rchant from Yue Province, not residing in the Capital for years hence rented it out to street kids. The rental was experienced, without showing up, leasing it again through street kids, leaving no traces."
"Useless!"
Xiao Qixuan coldly said, "Pantao Conference demon party causing trouble, the Capital is in a panic, what are you all doing?"
"Deliver my decree, starting today the Capital will have a curfew until the demon party is captured!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Jiao Wanbao hurriedly bent down to clasp his fists.
"You two leave, Pei Qing stay."
Xiao Qixuan ordered indifferently, Prince Shunyang and Jiao Wanbao quickly bid farewell.
Once they left, Xiao Qixuan looked at Pei Zongti, "Pei Qing, what is your opinion?"
Pei Zongti paused in silence, "Your Majesty, the matter is significant, I'm unqualified…"
"Nonsense!"
Xiao Qixuan directly scolded, "You're in charge of the world's Mystical Sect, if you lack responsibility, what use are you?"
"I'm derelict in duty, please Your Majesty impose punishnt."
Pei Zongti quickly pleaded guilty, yet didn't share his views.
Having served for years, reaching this position, he definitely isn't a fool.
Moreover, this Emperor has a trait, if he scolds you, it ans nothing serious.
If he truly ant to deal with you, you wouldn't even be seen.
But he's distinctly left here, indicating this matter involves him too.
Xiao Qixuan, seeing him silent, lets out a cold snort, waves a hand.
A nearby elderly eunuch promptly spoke, "Over at Rouyuan Posthouse, all Twelve Primordial Spirits left last night, using Magic thod to deceive the Posthouse Governor."
The speaker is hunched, white-haired, with cold eagle eyes, and a vermillion mark between his brows, exactly Director of the Imperial Secretariat Zhao Wujiong.
On hearing this, Pei Zongti imdiately started to sweat.
These lawless bastards!
Though cursing inwardly, he still speaks bitterly, "Your Majesty, I know them, they likely bear no ill intent."
"I certainly know."
Xiao Qixuan said firmly, "You previously entered the palace to request investigating Nine Gates Yin Ruins, when sothing happened there, I imdiately guessed it was them!"
"Surely Jianghu people, without a trace of propriety!"
Pei Zongti hurriedly agreed, "Your Majesty is correct, these Jianghu people act improperly, I must strictly deal with them."
"But Your Majesty should hear , they pursue Jianmu, cracking major cases in succession, indeed they are worried about Divine State's Qi Fortune…"
"Saying these useless things won't do!"
Xiao Qixuan's face turned heavy as he sternly said, "You ask them what they found, imdiately report back to ."
"Following the decree!"
Pei Zongti didn't dare delay, hurriedly left the palace.
Not long after, bringing Luo Mingzi and others to Rouyuan Posthouse.
Li Yan and his party had already returned, pretending nothing happened, asleep in their rooms.
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