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Kong Deming's actions naturally did not escape Ju Zi's watchful eyes.
The moment she received the news, she hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.
"Elder Kong, with the Sun Moon Emperor's passing and the entire nation in turmoil, what are you trying to do?"
"Are you planning to force the palace?"
In truth, Ju Zi had underestimated the situation.
Kong Deming suddenly threw back his head and laughed. His laughter carried the disdain and authority of someone looking down on a child.
"The Empress is certainly well informed. I suppose everyone in the royal family is one of your people by now?"
Ju Zi's expression turned extremely ugly, and she fell silent.
Seeing this, Kong Deming sneered again. "Force the palace? Hahahaha—"
"You little girl! I usually respect you enough to call you Empress..."
"But when it comes to matters of national importance, it is not your place to make decisions! Get out of my sight!"
Ju Zi flushed red with anger, her voice filled with humiliation and fury.
"You—"
In that instant, Kong Deming's eyes sharpened, and an intense killing intent shot straight at Ju Zi.
"If this old man's guess is correct, His Majesty's death was connected to Shrek Academy."
Ju Zi's expression changed abruptly. Guilt immediately crept into her voice as she hurriedly softened her tone.
"How could that be? How could it have anything to do with Shrek Academy?"
Her expression, like a disguise that had been exposed, was seen through completely by Kong Deming.
But Kong Deming ignored her defensive reply. His voice suddenly rose. "It had better not be!"
"If I find out that you were involved as well—this old man will grind your bones to dust!"
His words hung over Ju Zi's head like a