Just as everyone in the court was gripped by paranoia, Hua Shunming issued a series of Holy Decrees, triggering a complete and utter shake-up.
The courtiers knelt in the hall, begging the Emperor to retract his orders.
Hua Shunming was taking drastic measures this time, dismissing the Chiefs of Staff of the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Justice all at once.
"I will give you all an answer. Where is the Imperial Army? Throw these three into the Heavenly Prison. The Crown Prince will interrogate them personally."
Lu Gaoning, Chen Zishu, and Gold were swiftly escorted out of the court.
The remaining officials were left speechless. They thought that although the Holy Emperor's health was not as robust as before, his temper remained as capricious as ever.
"Holy Emperor," Yu Ligao stepped forward. "The three lords have been imprisoned, but the three ministries cannot be left unattended. I beseech you to reconsider."
