Shang Hongye wore a robe of red, a sword hanging at her waist.
She possessed a valiant bearing that ordinary women lacked.
When she arrived in Dingling County, Fang Heng was outside the mine, discussing the subsequent arrangements with Jian Bingyang.
Seeing Shang Hongye arrive in person, Fang Heng was slightly stunned, surprise appearing on his face.
It was not only Fang Heng who was surprised; Jian Bingyang and Tian Sheng were as well.
Only Xiao Luoyu, who had no political instinct whatsoever, found nothing strange about it.
When Emperor Yuanchu had arranged for Shang Hongye to hold a post in the God Slaying Department, he had likely intended for her to serve as little more than an ornamental figure.
Yet no one had expected Shang Hongye to truly take over the case involving the divine aberration.
The God Slaying Department was no pleasant government office.
Externally, it stood on the front line against divine aberrations.
Over the years, among all the major offices of the imperial court, it had suffered the most devastating casualties.
Internally, it was also the sharp blade in Emperor Yuanchu's hand, monitoring the civil and military officials.
Within the court, its reputation stank to high heaven.
Shang Hongye had actually treated herself as a true member of the God Slaying Department.
It was truly strange.
Suppressing his surprise and bewilderment, Fang Heng cupped his hands and said,
"Princess Anyang, I never expected you to take over this case."
Shang Hongye lightly brushed her sleeve. Her movements were elegant and composed as she sat down.
She studied Fang Heng carefully, then smiled faintly. Her gaze was like water as she said calmly,
"Ninth Prince, this case involves the evil god, the Lord of Yellow Springs. It is no trivial matter."
"As a Battalion Commander of the