Too Awful

Splash! The eunuchs under Chief Eunuch Zhang all drew their Official Sabers as well, confronting their colleagues from the same Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs.

Some of the Transport Gang's stewards felt their heads throb at the sight and did not dare get involved at all.

The spies from various factions looked thoughtful. Some hurried away, while others continued watching from a distance.

"Chief Eunuch Liu of the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs, a favorite by the Empress's side..."

Xu Wenjun recognized the man's background at a glance, and his expression changed slightly.

The fact that the other party had come here meant the Empress already knew everything that had happened.

"Zhang Hong, you bastard! How dare you stand by and watch the traitors of the Iron Garment Division bully officials of my Zhao Kingdom!"

Seeing that Qi Baiyan had already turned into a blackfish, Chief Eunuch Liu flew into a rage and cursed Chief Eunuch Zhang.

Chief Eunuch Zhang narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Chief Eunuch Liu, watch your mouth. What traitors? Why haven't I seen any?

Spouting nonsense here will get your head chopped off."

Xu Zhiyuan said flatly, "Qi Baiyan used the Deep-Sea Curse against an official of the Zhao Kingdom and has now suffered its backlash. He brought this upon himself.

The moment you arrived, you started slinging mud. Do you think this is still Kyoto beneath the Son of Heaven's feet?"

Chief Eunuch Liu took a deep breath. Then, as if changing faces, he broke into a broad smile.

"There has been a misunderstanding. The Empress learned that Chief Yang had advanced to Fourth Grade, adding another prodigy to our Zhao Kingdom.

She cherishes talent, so she ordered Qi Baiyan to test Chief Yang with a curse art from the Nine Immortal Dao Palace.

It now seems that