Personal Interrogation

Outside Changle Palace.

A carriage slowly approached.

Though it was a private excursion, when the Son of Heaven traveled, no matter how low-key, the hidden guards in the shadows protected this unassuming carriage impenetrably.

Inside the carriage.

The young emperor spoke indifferently, "What is the situation over in West Jiangnan Circuit?"

In the corner, the old eunuch lowered his head.

"Replying to His Majesty, the activity at the seal of that Demon Sage is growing larger and larger. The earth veins are surging, and several counties have already suffered disaster."

"However, the Head Office is reacting quickly as well. Well over half of the elites in the bureau have been dispatched, and the Chief Commander along with the leaders of the left and right Demon Suppression Offices, backed by several Gold Robes, I would think..."

The old eunuch paused, weighing his phrasing.

"Should not be able to stir up too great of waves."

Hearing this, the emperor merely let out a cold snort.

"It had better not stir any up."

A brief silence fell inside the carriage.

Only the rumbling sound of wheels grinding over bluestone slabs remained.

After a long while.

The emperor suddenly spoke, "Right."

"What is the current status of that case regarding Jiang Xun?"

The old eunuch's heart skipped a beat, and his face showed a troubled expression.

Although His Majesty had not mentioned it these past few days.

Yet as a close personal eunuch, how could he not know that this matter had constantly been weighing on His Majesty's mind.

Especially after that Inspector Jiang returned to the capital.

"This..."

The emperor raised a brow slightly. "Hmm?"

The old eunuch dropped to his knees on the carriage cushions with a plop.

"Your Majesty, appease your wrath!"

"It is not that this slave knewing concealed the