The Merit Golden Lotus case, which had stirred up a storm across the heavens, was finally laid to rest.
The Heavenly Court always worked remarkably fast when it needed to cover something up.
The Discipline Inspection Court issued its notice. Its wording was carefully chosen, a masterpiece of the art: from beginning to end, it never once mentioned corruption or used the word "death."
"Star of Literary Excellence, Director of the Lunar Mansions Government Office, has long served at the center of administration and neglected to acquaint himself with the Mortal Realm. His lack of experience at the grassroots level resulted in an operational error during the transfer of merit, contaminating an auspicious treasure. Out of consideration for this Immortal Official, it has been resolved that Star of Literary Excellence shall be specially reassigned to the Mortal Realm to undergo tribulations and gain firsthand knowledge of mortal life, so that he may better serve the Three Realms upon his return."
The moment the notice appeared, all the immortals watching the spectacle understood.
The hand had been raised high, only to land lightly.
Naturally, a notice of this importance had to go through the highest authorities.
The Six Imperial Sovereigns held a brief meeting over it. The meeting was exceedingly short, and Great Emperor Ziwei, the direct superior of the Lunar Mansions Government Office, also nodded his approval of the resolution.
The emperor not only approved it but added a comment: "It will do him good to see things down there. When he returns, he should know better."
With the emperor's approval, the document took effect.
Outside Tongming Hall.
Under orders, Chen Wei personally escorted Star of Literary Excellence to the Netherworld for reincarnation.
South Dipper Star Lord and Big Dipper Star Lord came specially as representatives of the Lunar