Xu Qingxiao Invoked Sage Intent for the People of the World! Great Wei Was Shaken! [Extra chapter for new alliance leader Mr. Chun]

No one would have imagined that all of this was merely a transaction.

But the moment Prince Huaining handed over the military tally, everyone understood.

Yes, weighed against what Prince Huaiping had done, a single military tally was enough.

The Qilin Army was one of Great Wei's five great military camps. Control over it would firmly secure imperial authority, and henceforth, Her Majesty would have a free hand in whatever she wished to do.

Thus, even though Prince Huaiping had committed crimes that reached the heavens, he could escape death-all because of this military tally.

Although no one knew why Prince Huaining would offer the military tally in exchange, they accepted this transaction.

For this military tally was far too important to Great Wei, far too consequential to the court.

So they accepted the transaction, even though, even though, even though it had cost the lives of a million innocent people, even though Zhang Nantian's entire family had died horribly.

But! To the nation, to Great Wei, this military tally mattered more. These sacrifices were acceptable.

Yet!

Within the imperial court.

Xu Qingxiao's exceptionally clear voice rang out, drawing frowns from the assembled officials.

"I do not agree!"

His voice rang especially clear in the court.

Everyone fell silent. Even Her Majesty said nothing.

Chen Zhengru watched it all. He wanted to speak, but ultimately remained silent. He knew Xu Qingxiao's heart brimmed with grief and indignation, but he knew even better that this transaction was acceptable.

Yet he held his tongue because he could not bring himself to say it. He could not stop Xu Qingxiao, for his own heart held grief and indignation too.

Prince Huaiping's deeds had outraged heaven and earth alike. If he truly escaped punishment just like that, Chen Zhengru's heart would find no peace