I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Chapter 62 Empress: This policy is unbearable to hear even for a day

Inside the Golden Throne Hall, the atmosphere was heavy.

Political factions clashed like water and fire, and the imperial court was the main battlefield.

To this day, the ministers who could still stand here had all crawled out of a blood-soaked battlefield; even those accustomed to grand scenes were shocked by this one.

Too fast, too ruthless!

Without a moment’s breath!

From the moment the Image Stone was handed over to Eunuch Jin, everything had been set in stone.

Publicizing the video was to force the Empress to take a stance, leaving her no room to maneuver!

Then, Yun He produced the evidence, implicating a large number of officials, a double attack that turned the Six Ministries into a sieve!

Especially the usually ironclad Ministry of Revenue, which was about to face a major reshuffle!

A large number of officials were demoted, leaving positions vacant to be filled; the Imperial Consort Faction would surely bite deeply into this piece of cake!

This was a blatant conspiracy!

And all this, all because of a small Hundred Household—

He cracked the Barbarian Slave Case, discovered the Red Sand Mine, and killed members of the Demon Clan...

With a swift and decisive move, the Imperial Consort Faction struck at the throat, and Chen Mo was that sharp blade!

...

After a long while.

The Empress’s voice came from behind the bamboo curtain: "Where is the criminal now?"

Chen Zhuo responded, "The case was just solved last night. The criminal is Zhou Family’s guard commander Zhou Li, who has now been detained in the Imperial Prison, ready for interrogation at any time."

"And the Red Sand Mine?"

"Sky Scale Guard has already rushed to West Desolate Mountain, completely sealing the mine."

"Good."

The Empress’ tone paused slightly; even separated by the bamboo curtain, one could feel the sharp gaze staring at Zhou Chuanbing.

"Assistant Minister Zhou, do you have anything else to say?"

Her tone was calm, revealing no emotions.

"Your servant..."

Zhou Chuanbing’s lips quivered, his words choked off before they could leave his mouth.

How could he explain?

That he had no knowledge of it?

Given that Zhou Li was under his command, Zhou Jing’an must be implicated.

Rebellion is a crime of association with conclusive evidence; he could not escape death now, and any words seemed pale and powerless.

After a long silence, Zhou Chuanbing took off his official hat and knelt slowly to the ground.

"Your servant awaits Your Majesty’s decree!"

Thump—

He kowtowed deeply.

Raising his head, his forehead was already bruised.

The Empress indifferently commanded, "Come."

The sound of armor clashing rose as a group of golden-armored guards poured in from the main door.

"Take Zhou Chuanbing to the Heavenly Prison, detain all of Zhou Family’s involved parties, instruct the three departments to conduct a joint trial, and ensure a thorough investigation!"

"The Barbarian Slave Case implicates officials; take them into custody immediately, and if the evidence is valid, they shall be dealt with according to law, without leniency!"

"Yes!"

The guards stepped forward, detaining the involved officials.

Several ministers trembled uncontrollably, unable to even stand steadily, only able to leave the main hall supported by the guards.

At this moment, Zhou Chuanbing seemed to become calm, adjusting his robe, walking steadily towards the main door; the sunlight casting distinctly noticeable streaks of gray at his temples.

Just as he was about to step out of the Golden Throne Hall, he stopped, turning back to look at Chen Zhuo.

Seeing that tall silhouette, his eyes slightly dazed, he hadn’t expected their conversation at the Golden Water Bridge to turn out to be prophetic.

A whirlwind of thoughts surged before finally settling into a deep, long sigh:

"It’s not that you, Chen Zhuo, are competent, but rather that you have a good son..."

...

The magnificent hall was utterly silent.

From beginning to end, no one spoke for Zhou Chuanbing.

Though the two factions fought openly and secretly undermined each other, no matter how harshly they fought, it still belonged to "internal conflicts."

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