At the pinnacle of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, tightening the grip with every step [V]

Since ancient times, when emperors strayed from the righteous path, an edict confessing their faults was enough for the common people to forgive the Father of the Nation.

But if an emperor lost every shred of conscience and grievances filled the world, even the supreme dragon throne would come crashing down!

How much more so for a mere minister?

The moment Jiang Wuyuan's crimes were exposed and he confessed before the Central Court, his downfall became inevitable!

Even taking ten thousand steps back, even if the emperor risked provoking public fury to shield a guilty minister, Pacification Commissioner Jia had already hidden the evidence across the land. It could shake All Under Heaven overnight, becoming a monumental scandal recorded in the history books!

But the power held by the man at the helm of the Embroidered Uniform Guard could not remain vacant. Jiang Wuyuan's collapse and another powerful minister's ascent were inseparably linked.

A peaceful handover was something both court and country would welcome!

Thus, throughout the Court Deliberation Hall, the ministers turned their eyes toward Qin Zhong.

The usually taciturn Pacification Commissioner with eight Kirin Patterns now radiated soaring vigor, his eyes blazing with fervent light.

Refuse what Heaven offered, and Heaven would punish you instead!

Across All Under Heaven, apart from the two emperors, Jiang Wuyuan was the only man he feared.

Once Lord Jiang fell, he would be the undisputed foremost figure in the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

In the silent Court Hall, Jiang Wuyuan's expression was cold and stern. Though flames of anger burned within him, he still had to secure a path of retreat!

"Your Majesty, this old minister admits his guilt. But in consideration of my service to the state and altars, please accept this sound proposal. With Qin Zhong overseeing the Embroidered Uniform Guard,