At Lin Zhigao's command, the many soldiers immediately drew their blades.
These soldiers were Hu Zheng's personal guards and the emperor's Imperial Guards. The ordinary troops were all at the God of War Level, while the captains were Star Realm experts, each one a ruthless killer.
It seemed the One-Word Shoulder-to-Shoulder Prince's Residence was about to face a great calamity today!
Lin Xia's limbs turned cold. He had never imagined that things would change into this in the blink of an eye.
The other side clearly had no intention of giving him any chance to turn things around. The personal guards and Imperial Guards had deployed together, along with the emperor, the Prime Minister, the Grand Marshal of Military Affairs, and the Vice Dean of the Academy.
With all these heavyweight figures present, what could he possibly use to make a comeback?
After a long while, Lin Xia turned toward Lin Zhigao, his lips trembling. "Your Majesty. You planned all of this."
Lin Zhigao's face was frosty. "There was no plan. Those who commit many injustices bring about their own destruction. Lin Xia, this is what you deserved."
"But... but I only wanted my son to pass the graduation exam."
"If he was not meant to pass, then he was not meant to pass. Lin Xia, stop making excuses!"
Lin Xia turned to Kong Fang again. "Prime Minister, did you deliberately agree to help me?"
Kong Fang said righteously, "Your Prince's Residence has grown powerful over the years. If we had not chosen today, how could we have so easily rounded up all of you in one sweep? Lin Xia, if you want someone to blame, blame yourself for bringing this upon yourself—and for raising such a disappointing son."
The surrounding citizens no longer dared to speak. This clearly involved