Old Emperor Yang Yu watched the stooped figure of Grand Tutor Helian Guang as he departed, but felt not a ripple of emotion in his heart.
Many courtiers secretly called him harsh and ungrateful, but he paid them no mind, for that was simply who he was. As for those who dared to voice such opinions, they had all vanished from White Jade City.
To speak ill of him was to be prepared to disappear.
To be a courtier in the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, one needed to be cautious in word and deed. Those who couldn't hold their tongues did not live for long.
This held true regardless of one's talent or scholarship.
This was also part of the reason why First Grade Grand Scholar Peng Kang supported Crown Prince Yang Qian.
"You really have the heart to do it, sending away even your most loyal courtier."
An ancient voice, tinged with weariness, echoed within Taihe Hall.
"Greetings, Ancestor!"
