In the Imperial Court.
As more officials arrived, the discussion grew increasingly lively.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the hall, and a tall figure slowly entered the Imperial Court.
It was none other than Jiang Jingcheng!
The moment Jiang Jingcheng stepped into the hall, an astonishing pressure swept through it.
When the officials whispering among themselves noticed Jiang Jingcheng, their voices instinctively grew quieter.
Jiang Jingcheng swept his gaze around, then walked to the front row and stood there calmly.
"Brother!"
Seeing Jiang Jingcheng, Tang Kui took two steps forward from the back and lowered his voice. "Have you heard anything?"
"Why has His Majesty summoned all the officials so early?"
"Oh, I heard the eunuch who delivered the summons say someone had colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country!"
Jiang Jingcheng shook his head slightly. "But I don't know the details yet!"
"Colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country?"
Tang Kui's expression grew solemn.
That was no small charge!
After pondering for a moment, Tang Kui suddenly thought of something and glanced around. "Right, where's Xiaobai? Why hasn't he come?"
Logically, if Jiang Jingcheng had been notified, Jiang Xiaobai should have come along.
And since his daughter was protecting Jiang Xiaobai, she should have been there too.
"I don't know where he's gone!"
Jiang Jingcheng frowned slightly and shook his head. "He went out yesterday and hasn't returned since!"
"He didn't come back all night?"
Tang Kui frowned, beginning to feel that something was wrong.
Before he could dwell on it, Eunuch Gao's shrill voice suddenly rang out. "His Majesty arrives!"
The discussions in the Imperial Court instantly ceased, and all the officials straightened and looked toward the front.
Xiao Jinxuan slowly emerged from the side.
His expression was calm, betraying neither joy nor anger.
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