Choked with grievance, Kuang Wenyuan could only wave his hand helplessly and let the gatekeepers leave. He immediately summoned Kong Hai, the Middle Official in charge of internal affairs, to discuss overhauling the Northern Court's gate security. He was determined not to let Suijie get close to him again.
The security at Spring Hut could no longer be relied on, but reinforcing the defenses at the Vast Sea Northern Court was a safer bet. As long as they could keep Suijie outside the Vast Sea Northern Court, Kuang would not have to suffer the same humiliation as today. Since Lord Chief Censor had given the order, Kong Hai began fortifying the gates.
Fortifying the gates simply meant setting up a few more wards. Kong Hai worked quickly and finished in just two days. Kuang Wenyuan personally inspected the results and was extremely satisfied. He added three more ancient formations, and the entire Vast Sea Northern Court was now as impregnable as a fortress.
Once Kuang Wenyuan had put his mind at ease, he began arranging Xu Yi's transfer. He had made it sound like a difficult matter to Suijie, but transfers within the Traveler Department were straightforward. As long as he and He Beiyi reached a decision and submitted the paperwork, approval was virtually guaranteed.
When He Beiyi heard that Kuang Wenyuan planned to transfer Xu Yi to the Third Battalion to liaise with the Heavenly King of the Imperial Way's Mansion, his face fell. He stared blankly at Kuang Wenyuan until Kuang began to feel distinctly uncomfortable. Then He Beiyi said, "A man's life ends with a single blow, Brother Kuang. Isn't this going too far?"
Kuang Wenyuan said, "Judge Hong Tianming has retired to seclusion, Brother Beiyi. You needn't cling to the past. I simply think that working