Grandmaster Dong was stunned, and Han Zhou beside him was also dumbfounded.
Yuann Li was lost in thought, apparently not expecting such a straightforward result.
Ma Yan looked at Zhao Douan, and besides astonishment, a strong sense of puzzlement arose... How did this news get back?
When did this White-faced Arresting Officer leave the Capital? How could I have no idea?
"Silence!" Sun Lianying swung a long whip, fiercely striking it onto the floor tiles, producing a crisp sound that finally silenced the clamor.
The Empress finally stopped suppressing the corners of her mouth and said with a smile, "Many details are still unclear, but the news of Xu Jingtang's death is unmistakable."
Before coming here, the monarch and ministers had discussed, deeming it unwise to openly mention the Old Heavenly Master's interference in this matter.
Moreover, while Xu Jingtang was a rebel, his involvement with the Evil Mage tainted the reputation of the Imperial Family.
