Many had taken part in the rebellion of Liu Bi, King of Wu, including certain members of the Imperial Clan in Nanyang who hoped to regain their standing, as well as the maternal relatives of Liu Dan, Emperor Li. These people had abruptly lost their influence after Liu Dan was executed. Those dissatisfied with Liu Xun were mainly the people who had fallen from power after Liu Dan's execution.
Another group had always resented the Luo Clan, such as the eunuchs in the palace. Throughout history, few eunuchs had liked the Luo Clan. Nor was it only the eunuchs: there were also many whose principles clashed with the Luo Clan's, people who loathed and hated them.
These people were not even a single group. Rather, numerous groups had unwittingly worked in concert to carry out these deeds.
Some had surfaced, while others remained hidden deep beneath the water, like venomous snakes forever flicking their tongues. Yet no one could find where those snakes lurked, which was profoundly unsettling.
Liu Xiang's findings shocked Liu Xun. In some disbelief, he said, "I truly never imagined it. It was not merely that traitor the King of Wu and his gang. There were others too.
"Could such calamity really lie hidden within my peaceful realm?
"How laughable I am."
Liu Xun gave a bitter laugh, but the murderous intent in his eyes grew ever fiercer. Luo Qing also frowned deeply, somewhat doubtful whether they could truly kill all these people. Or rather, if they killed them all this time, what were they to do the next time?
Those who hated the Luo Clan were like the waters of the Eastern Sea, never to be exhausted!
Liu Xun paced through the hall, then said gravely, "Zizheng, issue an edict to All Under Heaven for me.