An old man in purple robes with an added crane rank badge slowly emerged from the Imperial Study and walked on in silence.
Only after leaving the Imperial Palace did Jie Linfu suddenly look up at the sky and let out a soft sigh.
"The sun is rather dazzling today. We cannot wait any longer..."
The Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Lu Liangsheng stepped across the threshold. Lu Han sprang to his feet. "Father, what was decided?"
"Shaking the River Guard Army is difficult. Shaking the Taigu Army is easy."
The corners of Lu Han's mouth rose, then quickly settled. "Father, Li Qingxian's power is truly far too great. Reports have been pouring in from our Inner Factory. Many forces throughout the realm have ties to him, openly or in secret. Also, word of their Myriad Harmony Martial Academy project has already leaked. Unless something unexpected happens, those devil arts of his will be distributed throughout the realm. We cannot wait. If we wait any longer, he may well use devil arts to deceive everyone. From then on, the whole realm will be full of devil spawn..."
Halfway through his words, Lu Han suddenly froze. A trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, followed by an indescribable bewilderment and doubt.
It seemed...
Lu Liangsheng coughed lightly. "Jie Linfu has given us a definite answer. Jie Anhuai must enter the city. On my way here, I also sent Cha Fuli a military order. If he cannot enter Taigu City today, he need not return to the Northern Garrison Army."
Lu Han nodded gently. He did not know why. This was clearly something that would make trouble for Li Qingxian, something he ought to be pleased about, yet he could not smile at all.
*Was it the matter of the devil arts, or