Become a king right from the start, beginning with receiving rewards from all the heavens.

Han Tianye had controlled the Embroidered Uniform Guard for so long, and finally managed to use this status to make his family a family of officials.

But in an instant, all the results of his previous efforts turned to ashes.

Those were hundreds of cultivators who were assigned to the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

This time, half of them were actually killed!

This loss was unacceptable not only to others in the clan, but also to himself.

"Everyone, contact the others immediately after dawn."

"This time, it wasn't just our Han family members who died, but also the relatives of many ministers in the court."

"I alone cannot cause that person any trouble."

Everyone knows who the head of the family is referring to.

But at this point, some people hesitated.

After all, although that person's position was not as high as the head of the family, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that he was there to take control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Most importantly, he is a Dragon Transformation Realm expert.

"Patriarch, he's a Dragon Transformation Realm expert, what if..."

Everyone knows in their hearts what might happen.

For someone at the Dragon Transformation Realm to silently wipe out an entire clan would be an incredibly easy task.

To put it bluntly, what if someone suddenly cut off the family's space in the middle of the night?

Who outside could possibly know?

Han Tianye gradually came to his senses, and the thought of the decision he made in a fit of anger made him break out in a cold sweat.

Accuse His Majesty of his confidant, who is also a Dragon Transformation Realm confidant.

This is practically like an old man hanging himself; he's tired of living!

"call!!!"

He let out a long breath.

He looked as composed as usual.

"We still have to sue, otherwise my Han family will be completely ruined."

"However, we can't be the ones to take the lead. We need to secretly contact those ministers and find a way to get them to speak up at the next court assembly!"

What the people inside the hall didn't notice was that the air outside suddenly trembled slightly.

...

Also in the palace, Xia Zhaoyan had not yet returned to his bedchamber.

Still in the Hall of State Affairs.

Before him stood Zhang Han.

"Your Majesty, this contains intelligence on all the high-ranking members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard that we have monitored."

Xia Zhaoyan took it and started looking through it.

Gradually, a smile appeared on his face.

"It seems Mao Xiang is quite capable; he managed to sideline those people so quickly."

The Embroidered Uniform Guard is now practically under Mao Xiang's control.

Han Tianye and his men's orders could not be carried out outside the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Not bad, not bad, it's just killing some people with connections."

"Han Tianye was wise; he didn't angrily step forward himself."

"Otherwise, hmph!"

Xia Zhaoyan felt utterly disdainful of Han Tianye.

If it weren't for the Emperor's sake, Han Tianye would have been taken down long ago.

Sending any outstanding person to oversee the situation would be more effective than sending Han Tianye.

"At the court assembly a few days from now, I will give him a final moment of dignity!"

"It depends on whether he's willing or not. If he's not..."

He was just a mere commander at the Dharma Aspect Realm; killing him was no big deal.

At most, Father Emperor will be sad for a moment.

...

The court assembly is underway in the Chaotian Hall.

Upon closer inspection, many people were secretly observing Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, and the others.

There are rumors circulating that these two are powerful beings at the Human Immortal Realm.

As the court assembly proceeded, and as each matter was resolved,

Finally, several ministers from the court arrived at the central government.

"Your Majesty, we have something to report."

One of them, holding a memorial tablet, bowed and said...

"Your Majesty, recently Mao Xiang, the newly appointed deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, has been arbitrarily allowing his subordinates to slaughter veteran members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard indiscriminately."

"This move had a very bad impact, bringing the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard to a state of near paralysis."

"We hope Your Majesty will severely punish Mao Xiang!"

Immediately, everyone in the hall shut their mouths and lowered their heads slightly.

This matter has now spread throughout the upper echelons.

As soon as Mao Xiang took office, he launched a major purge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The three orders issued were a precise strike that severed the foundation of the original high-level leadership.

In just a few days, the original high-ranking members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard lost control of the local areas.

Some people even know that the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is gradually being taken over by Mao Xiang.

This led many people to secretly curse Mao Xiang as a good-for-nothing.

The old power that had been operating the Embroidered Uniform Guard for over a thousand years was dismantled in a single day.

Everyone pricked up their ears, eager to hear what His Majesty had to say.

Xia Zhaoyan remained calm and did not ask Han Tianye about what had happened.

"I remember you people aren't from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, are you?"

"Besides, you don't seem to have the right to interfere in the affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Tell me, how did you obtain information about the Embroidered Uniform Guard's inner workings?"

At that moment, many people felt a tremor in their hearts.

Oh no, I've been fooled by Han Tianye!

The Embroidered Uniform Guard is a secret intelligence agency of the imperial court; how can outsiders interfere with it so casually!

"Let's put aside whether there are problems within the Embroidered Uniform Guard for now. Tell me, I really want to know how you obtained information about the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Now, these people stammered and didn't know what to say.

Xia Zhaoyan's expression immediately changed, and he let out a heavy, cold snort.

"snort!"

"Still not going to tell?"

...

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, a member of my clan served in the Embroidered Uniform Guard and was killed by Mao Xiang's men a few days ago."

"That's why I know..."

The others did the same, quickly bowing their heads and giving the same reasons as this person.

At this moment, Xia Zhaoyan's gaze turned to Han Tianye.

"My dear Han!"

Han Tianye was immediately jolted awake, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

My mind was in turmoil. I had been careless. How could I have forgotten the special status of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

Why isn't Your Majesty's pace going as planned?

"Your subject is here!"

Han Tianye hurriedly stepped forward and came to the center in front of the main hall.

At that moment, all the ministers glanced at Han Tianye out of the corner of their eyes.

Something big is probably going to happen today...

Xia Zhaoyan tapped the chair armrest lightly with his fingers.

"Tell me, why are these people's relatives allowed to serve in the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

"The imperial court explicitly stipulates that the Embroidered Uniform Guard is prohibited from recruiting relatives or family members of court officials!"

"Now look for yourself, there are over a dozen relatives of high-ranking officials in this very hall who have entered the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

...

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I... Your Majesty..."

At this moment, Han Tianye was stammering and couldn't say anything coherent.

He sadly realized that he had brought all of this upon himself.

"alright!"

Xia Zhaoyan waved his hand and shouted angrily.

"You, as a veteran minister, have failed my trust."

"Considering your past hard work, I will spare your life this time!"

This statement is very informative; it implies that Han Tianye has no merit in my eyes.

Out of respect for your seniority, I will spare you from the death penalty.

"You are also a veteran minister who has followed the Emperor for many years, but you have neglected your cultivation over the years."

"From today onwards, put aside your work and head to the ancestral land for proper seclusion and cultivation!"

really!

The ministers in the hall sighed inwardly.

His Majesty is still the same His Majesty; his ruthless style of seizing any opportunity has not changed at all.

Han Tianye is finished!

Let's see if he can seize this last chance to save face for His Majesty!