After hearing Di Xin's instructions, Kong Xuan grew even happier.
He trusts me this much?
Even I never knew I was so formidable!
Then there's nothing more to say. If my sovereign treats me as a pillar of the realm, I shall repay him as one.
"Your subject obeys!"
Kong Xuan spoke calmly. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. With me here, any scoundrel who dares show his head will be destroyed on the spot!"
Di Xin no longer had the energy to comment.
He strongly suspected that if he were not present, Kong Xuan would be jumping for joy.
He's practically a child at heart!
For all his calm tone, his delighted expression and broad grin laid his thoughts completely bare.
Of course, Di Xin also had to say that he would gladly take a whole bunch more experts like this.
I'll take them all!
Naturally, Di Xin kept his word.
The next day, at the grand court assembly.
Di Xin sat high upon the dragon throne, his expression impassive.
His eyes held nothing but disdain as he surveyed the assembled officials below.
After all, among this court full of officials, there were only a handful he could truly trust.
Kong Xuan now stood within the great hall.
However, his position was so far toward the rear that he was nearly outside.
Yet Kong Xuan remained composed, a hint of delight curling his lips.
He dismissed everyone's concern for him with disdain, thinking that once they heard the king's reward, their eyes would surely pop out.
At the sight, a faint smile appeared on Di Xin's lips.
Only when the grand court assembly was nearly over did he speak calmly. "I know that all of you have had quite a few complaints lately about the matter concerning Kong Xuan, commander of