Pacifying the Rebellion and Beheading the Prince

"Prince, the Ji'an Spirit Officer seems to be showing unusual activity." A family retainer hurried to the front and spoke quietly to Prince Fanyang.

Prince Fanyang frowned. What unusual activity could there be at a time like this?

The Ji'an Spirit Officer was one of the household gods supported by Fanyang Prefecture, responsible for seeking auspiciousness, avoiding ill fortune, and protecting the home.

Most of the time, it was utterly quiet. Once it showed unusual activity, it meant either a tremendous opportunity or a great calamity.

To be honest, Prince Fanyang did not particularly want it to show any activity.

After all, the possibility of a great calamity was far greater than that of a tremendous opportunity.

"Hahaha, this is an auspicious omen." Prince Fanyang immediately said, "It has arisen because our undertaking is proceeding smoothly."

"Do you think there is anything in the world more auspicious than what we are doing now?"

Hearing this, the family retainer also felt that it made sense.

Once the matter was done, Prince Fanyang would become emperor, while they would become meritorious supporters of the new dragon. That was surely boundless good fortune.

"What the Prince says is most true." The family retainer directly ignored the fact that they had not actually consulted the Ji'an Spirit Officer, taking it only as a great omen.

"Do not make such a fuss next time." After soothing him, Prince Fanyang sent him back to his unit.

In truth, he was not certain whether this omen meant fortune or disaster, nor did he dare confirm it.

The arrow was already on the string and had to be loosed. Even if it was a dire omen, it had to be called a great blessing.

After sending the family retainer away, Prince Fanyang suddenly glanced aside and saw what