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"Your Majesty, we can summon a master to perform the rituals," one of the ministers suggested.
"A master? I will no longer believe in those so-called masters. The Royal Ancestral Temple was ruined by that Yuanhui Master!" the Xuande Emperor retorted angrily.
In recent months, the royal family had faced numerous troubles. If one were to calculate the timeline, it all began when those thieves took residence in the Royal Tomb. Their presence disrupted the royal feng shui and fortune, leading to the misfortunes plaguing the imperial family.
The royal family's difficulties affected the entire Great Jing Dynasty. Therefore, the construction of the Royal Tomb was not solely for my benefit; there is no need for further discussion. My decision is made!
"Shang Sibian, contact Lei Zong'ao and get a total estimate. If funds are insufficient, let the Chancellor find a way," he commanded.
"Liu Tian from the Ministry of Works, issue a public notice to recruit craftsmen widely. I cannot wait any longer for this construction of the Royal Tomb."
Seeing that others still wished to speak, the Xuande Emperor shouted in frustration, "If you have matters to discuss, present them early; if not, dismiss the court!"
The court officials fell silent at his command.
Qi Shuo stepped forward to inquire about the treatment of the criminals.
"Execute them," Xuande Emperor replied with a chilling finality, adding that they should be tortured before their deaths.
Qi Shuo specifically mentioned the Liu Family, prompting Shi Yun to step forward and elaborate on their significance and Liu Cong's uniqueness, effectively pleading for leniency on behalf of the Liu Family.
When it came to matters regarding the Royal Tomb, Xuande Emperor decided to show mercy. After confirming that Liu Cong was indeed a simpleton, he appointed him as the head of the Liu Family and granted him an honorary position within the Ministry of Works. Until he came of age, he would receive only a stipend; upon reaching adulthood, he would be assigned official duties.
The other members of the Liu Family were demoted to servitude and would remain within the confines of the Royal Tomb for life.
After addressing the fate of the Liu Family, Xuande Emperor's thoughts turned to the Dungeon. It was infuriating that there was a place within his own capital where even he could not intervene. The more he thought about Qin Mu Hui, the angrier he became.
According to Qi Shuo's report, it was only through cooperation with the second-in-command of the Dungeon that they managed to capture its ambitious leader.
Qin Mu Hui was dissatisfied with this approach; he believed they should use this opportunity to eradicate the entire Dungeon. As he contemplated voicing this opinion during court proceedings, Cai Zhuo anticipated his thoughts and quickly offered him a cup of tea.
"Your Majesty, you have just recovered from illness and have spoken so much; you must be tired. Please take a sip of tea to soothe your throat and rest for a moment."
Qin Mu Hui shot Cai Zhuo an annoyed glance. Cai Zhuo whispered, "Your Majesty, the Dungeon has its peculiarities. The Great Ancestor once relied on it for assistance."
Every emperor of the Great Jing Dynasty had attempted to take action against it but had failed without exception. For the stability of our court, we must proceed cautiously and not act in haste.
Listening to this advice, Xuande Emperor took a sip of tea. The court then discussed trivial matters for a while before he dismissed everyone except for those from the Ministry of Works and Ministry of Revenue along with the Left Chancellor. It seemed they were once again deliberating on matters concerning the Royal Tomb.
That evening, Qi Shuo entered a small tavern holding a box. He approached Sang Qingxiao and said, "Li Sheng is dead—suicide. After I attended court on behalf of the Marquis, I discovered he died in prison. Before his death, he spoke with a Censor and provided an address for us to excavate this box."
"Is this it? Is he dead?" Qi Shuo placed the box in front of Sang Qingxiao, having already made the decision to face death. It was better to die early than late; the Emperor had spoken, and he could not allow these people to die comfortably.
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