This grand court assembly was exceptionally cold compared to the past.
Originally, with numerous vacant important positions in the Empire, those attending the assembly had a high chance of rising to power. Yet, even though they knew they were likely to be heavily used and promoted based on their talents, they were still frowning, their worries unabated.
The reason was simple: Qin Hong's slaughter.
A slaughter without evidence, determining life and death with a single glance, made them fearful and filled with despair.
Although evidence of the Su Family's secret rebellion was uncovered and verified after their destruction, piece by piece.
However, killing before presenting evidence and killing after presenting evidence are two different matters.
