Ju Zi's mind was in turmoil as well.
She had not expected Huo Yuhao to make this matter known to everyone.
To be honest, this development had completely exceeded her expectations.
However, she was quick-witted. Though the surprise had caught her off guard, she swiftly found an excuse.
After arriving at the Crown Prince's residence and facing Xu Tianran's questioning, she said, "Your Highness, what has happened cannot be undone. Let the matter ferment for two days first and observe the Blacksmith Association's response."
She made herself appear to be testing the Blacksmith Association's attitude on Xu Tianran's behalf.
Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes into slits.
He knew that Ju Zi before him could no longer be used.
She had to be discarded as soon as possible.
Acting without authorization was a grave taboo, and deceiving those above while concealing matters from those below was another.
Those were precisely the two things Xu Tianran found most unacceptable.
"It has already been some time, yet the Blacksmith Association has not responded. Even if they do react, simply face them head-on. As for the teams participating in the Soul Master Tournament, surround them without killing them."
Xu Tianran's words made Ju Zi's eyes light up.
Right.
That was a good idea.
As long as they did not kill those people, the Blacksmith Association would have no reason to intervene.
Once the war was over, they could release them. By then, those people would have nowhere to make themselves useful anyway.
As for whether the Sun Moon Empire's foundations might be shaken by this group in the future, she had no need to care.
All she wanted was for the White Tiger Duke's lineage to die!
"Yes, Your Highness!"
She gladly accepted Xu Tianran's assignment and received the military order from him.
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