Qian Renxue silently surveyed Spirit Hall's civil and military officials below the dais. Several senior elders of the Angel Clan stood closest to her. Even if Qian Daoliu would not involve himself in Spirit Hall's affairs, their presence alone ensured that no one dared slight her because of her youth.
For a time, the Papal Hall, filled with hundreds of people, was so quiet that a pin could have been heard dropping. A silent terror spread through the air.
Only after a long while did Qian Renxue slowly speak. "Everyone, I imagine most of you remember me, so I'll dispense with the pleasantries. Now, and only today, I will give some of you-or rather, most of you-a chance to resign voluntarily. After today, if I uncover anything, these matters will no longer be brushed aside so lightly."
At these words, many people broke out in cold sweat.
Unlike the elders, who devoted themselves to serving Spirit Hall, officials like them needed to eat. During Qian Xunji's reign, they had already been dissatisfied with his clean-governance policies, and naturally, they had exercised no restraint during Bibi Dong's reign. Now, Qian Renxue clearly intended to impose even stricter discipline on officials than Qian Xunji had. That left people like them no room to survive.
They had finally managed to be born into good families and receive superior talent. If they could not even rake in money, would that not make them no different from the lowborn?
Even Qian Xunji had needed to consider every side and could not make sweeping changes. But Qian Renxue had only just quelled the turmoil. If she truly took action now, there would not be the slightest pushback.
Under this pressure, many people with guilty consciences immediately stepped forward to tender their resignations.
Qian Renxue made no