The irregularities among the Imperial Guards aroused Prince Xue Xing's suspicions.
Under normal circumstances, the Imperial Guards at the palace were never replaced.
Even when they rotated shifts, the personnel were always the same.
He had visited the Imperial Palace for years and knew the Imperial Guards well.
Moreover, every time he came, the Imperial Guard commander would greet him.
But today, the commander was nowhere to be seen.
If that had been all, he would not have been particularly suspicious.
What truly raised his suspicions was the murderous aura hanging over the Imperial Guards.
His cultivation was not high, but he could still smell traces of blood.
"What exactly is going on?"
Prince Xue Xing frowned in thought.
Just then, two Imperial Guards approached him and said respectfully, "Prince Xue Xing, His Majesty requests your presence in the Imperial Study to discuss an important matter."
Prince Xue Xing snapped out of his thoughts, nodded, and headed toward the Imperial Study.
Yet the farther he walked, the more uneasy he became, as though something was about to happen.
When he reached the entrance to the Imperial Study, Xue Ye's voice came from within.
"Xue Xing, come in."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Prince Xue Xing answered and walked inside.
The Imperial Study looked as it always had. The emperor sat behind his desk, reviewing memorials.
Apart from two Court Soul Masters standing guard nearby, no one else was present.
This put Prince Xue Xing somewhat at ease.
There probably wasn't anything wrong. I was overthinking things.
"Xue Xing, what are your thoughts on the matter involving Xue Beng?"
Xue Ye did not look up, continuing to read the memorials.
Prince Xue Xing's heart tightened, and he immediately said, "Your Majesty, Xue Beng is young and lacks maturity and sound judgment. That is