Divine Eagle Guard Commander Zhang Ji flew into a rage when he saw the news.
"Gu Yuanqing is utterly devoid of decency! With a great enemy upon us, it would be one thing if he merely refused to save the people and serve his sovereign, but he actually dared to humiliate the soldiers of my Divine Eagle Guard like this! I'm furious! I'll go to the palace right now and ask His Majesty for justice."
"Wait, General. What would going to His Majesty now accomplish? That man is beyond grandmaster. With the Crimson Dragon Cult threatening us, wouldn't bringing this matter with Gu Yuanqing before His Majesty only put him in a difficult position?" The adviser behind him stopped him.
"Then what do you suggest? I may dislike Yuan Yingsong, but he's still the deputy commander of my Divine Eagle Guard. If word gets out, how are our tens of thousands of soldiers supposed to hold their heads up?"
"I suggest that, since Gu Yuanqing is someone His Majesty ordered confined on North Spring Mountain, we need only report the full circumstances truthfully and leave the decision entirely to His Majesty."
Zhang Ji drew a deep breath, feeling deeply aggrieved. His eyes brimmed with murderous intent. "Gu Yuanqing and those sect people are all tumors. They reject the sovereign's rule, acknowledge neither ruler nor father, and care for nothing but themselves."
"Mind your words, General. With the Crimson Dragon Cult reappearing in the martial world, this is precisely when the Imperial Court and the sects must work together. If those words spread, they may invite criticism again."
The memorial passed through Xu Lianying's hands before reaching the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, this matter may be a little troublesome." Seeing that Li Haotian had a moment free, Xu Lianying handed him