Taking the Knife to the Imperial House? The Vassal Kings' Fury, the Female Emperor's Majesty!

In the Capital.

Gu Yan, the Minister of Revenue, paced back and forth in his room.

Her Majesty had suddenly bestowed the Imperial Dragon Tally upon Xu Qingxiao, then promoted him to Vice Director of the Ministry of Revenue.

She was clearly planning to stir things up.

The waters of the Ministry of Revenue ran deep.

Bottomlessly deep, one might say.

Every official was entangled in all manner of disputes, and as Minister, he was involved too, though not in corruption or anything of that sort.

As a Minister personally promoted by the Former Emperor, he naturally would never engage in corruption.

Truthfully, when he first took charge of the Ministry of Revenue, his face had been deathly pale and his heart had hung in his throat. Every matter demanded the utmost consideration.

He also knew what problems Great Wei now faced. In fact, he had long wanted to take action against the Imperial Lineage.

But Gu Yan understood even more clearly that the Imperial Lineage could not be touched.

Once anyone moved against them, which of those princes, commandery princes, and other imperial descendants would not start clamoring?

You should know that there were quite a few vassal kings outside Great Wei, all itching to move. They were simply waiting for trouble at court so they could seize the opportunity to act.

If the interests of the Imperial Lineage were touched, Great Wei would truly be finished.

Yet Her Majesty had refused to see him, making her intentions clear. She had already made her decision, presumably emboldened by the Qilin Military Tally.

Possessing the Qilin Military Tally was a good thing, but this was rather hasty.

Far too hasty, even.

Three military tallies had yet to be recovered, and the unrest among the Vassal Kings had not been fully