"Enough. That will be all for today. Court is dismissed!"
As Xiao Jinxuan's voice rang out again, Eunuch Gao stepped forward and called loudly, "Court is dismissed!"
"Farewell, Your Majesty!"
All the civil and military officials immediately bowed.
"Mm!"
Xiao Jinxuan waved a hand. After taking a few steps, he suddenly paused and turned to look at two figures in the court.
"Oh, Chief Grand Secretary Meng, Chancellor Li, come with me to the imperial study."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Chief Grand Secretary Meng bowed at once, his expression calm.
Li Bingzhang also cupped his hands, a faint smile still on his face. "As you command, Your Majesty."
As the two remained behind, the other officials began filing out of the Imperial Court.
Chen Zhanqiu shot Jiang Xiaobai a dark glare and was the first to leave.
An Zhiyuan followed him, his face still pale.
Watching the two depart, Jiang Xiaobai sneered, then followed the crowd out of the hall.
Once outside, Jiang Xiaobai could not help letting out a long breath.
Yes, it was finally over.
This entire morning had been more exhausting than fighting a battle.
But before Jiang Xiaobai could fully recover, someone suddenly slammed hard into his shoulder.
Thud!
It was no light impact.
Jiang Xiaobai's steps faltered, and he staggered. Barely managing to steady himself, he looked up.
When he saw that the person who had bumped into him was none other than Qin Zhaoye, Jiang Xiaobai immediately frowned.
Qin Zhaoye stood there, his expression as indifferent as ever. His sharp eyes merely swept over Jiang Xiaobai. "Sorry. That wasn't unintentional."
Huh?
Jiang Xiaobai's eyebrows shot up at those words.
Wasn't unintentional?
He was standing right here, a full-grown man. Could a martial artist like Qin Zhaoye not see him?
Was he blind?
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