The Lonely Jiang Siming

Although Jiang Siming's repeated interference had badly damaged Xu Tianran's prestige, Xu Tianran still ascended to the position of regent through his hardline methods.

In the regent's council hall, the cold, ruthless young man seated on the icy chair had a face so dark it seemed water could be wrung from it.

The old man prostrated on the floor trembled in fear every moment.

"Elder Ye, you are my elder! Tianran should not be acting this way, but Tianran now sits in this position. If even I fail to follow the rules, I fear I will no longer be able to convince the masses in the future!"

Xu Tianran's words sounded utterly helpless in meaning, yet his tone was filled with threat and mockery.

"This old minister acknowledges his guilt! But the failure of this operation cannot be blamed entirely on us!" Starry Sky Douluo gritted his teeth and argued.

"Are you saying this king is blind and has wronged you?" Xu Tianran's tone turned icy to the extreme, his gaze sweeping over the old man with disdain.

"No! It is just..."

"Enough! Hand over the blueprints for the Sun Moon God Needle, then go retire!" Xu Tianran cut Starry Sky Douluo off forcefully before he could finish.

The old man lifted his head in disbelief and looked at that cold young man, his eyes filled with terror.

After a long while, Starry Sky Douluo let out a somewhat desolate sigh.

"This old minister accepts the decree! May Your Highness the Regent enjoy boundless fortune and peace!"

Starry Sky Douluo seemed to have exhausted all his strength. He knew his days of glory and wealth had come to an end.

Although the responsibility for this operation did not lie with him, he was indeed the best scapegoat. He had no