"The Gu Clan has long been favored by the Emperor's grace. In the past, Marquis Zhongwu returned to Ji, and Marquis Wencheng relinquished power—both exemplars of virtuous ministers. What is the Grand Tutor aiming for with his current actions?"
"...."
Voices of questioning surged like waves.
Yan Ji's political tactics should not be underestimated.
She attempted to use her power to intimidate—
disrupting the situation with the help of the ministers; cementing the cause of death with the Emperor's favor; and using various conditions like the imperial edict to directly challenge the Gu Clan's reputation.
She wanted to force Gu Xi to submit!
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, as if conflict was imminent.
At this moment, Grand Commandant Yang Zhen suddenly shouted, "Silence!"
"What exactly are you all trying to do?"
