I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 856

If it weren't for the exceptional circumstances now, they would have long since started to make a big fuss, and even if they couldn't shake Ding Yi's position, it would have been quite troubling for him!

Assistant Minister of Rites Feng Jinyu silently took two steps back to distance himself from Ding Yi.

Meanwhile, Mei Zhong, who also stepped forward to refute the Crown Prince, lowered his head in silence, feigning indifference.

Ding Yi remained in a posture of kowtowing on the ground, as immovable as a rock.

After a moment, the Empress spoke up, "The Emperor's intentions are unfathomable, difficult to discern. Mr. Ding is concerned for the Earth God, so it's understandable that he mistook it for a good omen. There's no need to make a big fuss... You may rise, Mr. Ding."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Ding Yi stood up, returned to his position amongst the ranks, his official robe already soaked with sweat.

Though he anticipated that the Eastern Royal Palace would seize the opportunity to reshuffle, he didn't expect to be nearly the first target...

"Back to the main topic, Eunuch Jin, brief the ministers on the current situation," said the Empress.

"Yes."

Eunuch Jin stepped forward, unrolled the document in his hand, and his voice echoed through the hall:

"In this turmoil, two hundred thirty-five members of the Imperial Army sacrificed themselves, and fifteen ministers passed away..."

"From Jinglan Street to the South City Gate district, everything was destroyed, countless houses collapsed, and in the Capital City, the civilian deaths and injuries exceeded ten thousand..."

The ministers' expressions gradually became grave.

The losses incurred by the court during this turmoil were incalculable.

These losses weren't only in terms of property but also public trust... If even under the Emperor's feet isn't safe, how can the Jiu Zhou realm be considered stable?

"The urgent task is to carry out the aftermath work properly."

"Displaced victims and the injured have been temporarily settled at a temporary site in the South Suburbs. The Ministry of Construction and Jingzhao Mansion must assess the damages and commence rebuilding work swiftly."

"Additionally, the fallen Imperial Army members, officials, and the civilians implicated in the city will all receive the highest level of compensation."

"These matters must be settled within this month, without any errors."

The Empress methodically stated.

"We obey, Your Majesty!"

The ministers responded in unison.

The Empress tapped her finger on the armrest and continued, "Apart from this, the mastermind behind this turmoil has been identified..."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback!

"What?!"

"So quickly they found the culprit?"

"Who exactly did it?"

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