Two guards entered the great hall and hauled Fu Wan away, one on either side.
Even as Fu Wan was dragged away, he continued spewing filthy abuse, his curses viciously foul.
Only after he had been hauled out completely did Cao Cao withdraw his gaze and turn to the ministers in the hall.
Wherever his gaze fell, the ministers lowered their heads, trembling with fear.
No one dared invite Cao Cao's wrath at a time like this. He might not dare kill Fu Wan, but would he hesitate to kill them?
Cao Cao swept a cold gaze over the ministers, then finally said, "Your Majesty, there is nothing further today. Court may be dismissed."
The Son of Heaven had long since been scared witless by Fu Wan's actions. How could he dare refuse? His face pale, he said, "Very well... court, court is dismissed!"
Cao Cao cupped his hands and turned to leave.
Only then did the ministers let out sighs of relief.
Once Cao Cao was far away, the Son of Heaven turned to Dong Cheng with a woeful expression. "Duke Dong, why did the Imperial Father-in-Law do this? Why would he call me a Pretender Emperor?"
After Yang Biao, Fu Wan had betrayed him too!
What on earth was going on?
The corner of Dong Cheng's mouth twitched. Though he had no desire to deal with this counterfeit Son of Heaven, he could only say before the assembled ministers, "The Imperial Father-in-Law must have received favors from that Pretender Emperor in Ye City. Your Majesty need not take it to heart."
"What am I to do... what am I to do!" The Son of Heaven could not help crying again, his voice choked with sobs. "You will not betray me, will you, Duke Dong? You are the Grand