That day's Grand Assembly had over three thousand people enter the palace, and by the end, barely two thousand came back out.
It was not because everyone was particularly stubborn, daring to oppose Li Wei even after witnessing the horrific deaths of two separate groups with their own eyes.
It was simply that Li Wei, this Goddess who ought to have resided above the nine heavens and overlooked all living beings, played far too dirty.
The moment the briefing session ended, she blocked the outside of Zhaoyang Gate.
She even had the officials line up and exit one by one.
As long as someone stepped out of Zhaoyang Gate, she would ask with a gentle smile, "My Lord, do you support the words I spoke today, or do you not?"
Her beauty was peerless and her voice was clear and sweet, yet the question she posed made people feel as though they had plunged into an icy cellar.
Initially, a few officials tried to remain silent, striking a pose of non-violent non-cooperation.
Consequently, without even letting out a groan, they turned into dust.
The people behind them learned to be a bit more sensible and hurriedly expressed their stance, "I support! This humble subject gives his utmost support to Empress Madam's wise decision!"
Pity that, in most cases, the outcome was no different.
Li Wei lightly tapped her fingertips, and those who cried out in support still turned into fine powder amid terror and incomprehension.
She acted decisively, paying no heed to official ranks, whether they were minor officials of the seventh or eighth rank or super-grade dukes and princes. The way she killed was remarkably neat and tidy.
Beside her, Chu Hong still clutched a little notebook, jotting down a name for every death, and then arranged for property