568: No one cares, right? Then I'll take action myself!

Lord Yang left, his expression very solemn.

He had originally thought that the Lu Family matter was Shen Bei's youthful impulsiveness, relying on his background and wanting to expand his influence within the Night Watcher, which was why he took an unconventional approach, bringing out ancient records that had long been shelved to make his case.

But now, the attitude of Prince Wei made him feel that this was instigated by Prince Wei through Shen Bei. If it was Prince Wei's intention, then it was truly a turbulent wave.

No one in the Imperial City dared to underestimate Prince Wei, even though he lived a reclusive life. Just the fact that he had lived from Emperor Hui's era until now meant no one dared to underestimate him.

Moreover, he might also be a Divine Ability Great Cultivator! Prince Wei was different from others; if he were a Divine Ability Great Cultivator, he would definitely be far more terrifying than other Divine Ability Great Cultivators.

So, if he instigated Shen Bei, who could belittle it? Everyone would have to consider what Prince Wei's calculations and objectives truly were.

“The tree desires stillness, but the wind will not cease! Even Prince Wei, you can't help but come out and do something now?”

Lord Yang sighed. The Imperial Dynasty was in decline amidst wind and rain. The human offensive outside was becoming increasingly fierce, subtly showing a trend of being able to contend with the national army.

Although the Imperial City was very far from the combat zone, intelligence was not optimistic; humans were becoming increasingly capable fighters.

And the undercurrents beneath the Imperial City were also growing. Prince Wei's bringing up the imperial ancestor's edict at this time would make the undercurrents even more turbulent.

Lord Yang even suspected that Hong Long's death was a joint scheme with the Divine Ability Great Cultivator behind Shen Bei. If so, it meant that the Night Watcher's action was the joint intention of two Divine Ability Great Cultivators.

Thinking of this, Lord Yang couldn't help but feel a headache.

“No matter what Prince Wei thinks, he cannot be allowed to stir up undercurrents with the imperial ancestor's edict at this time. The Imperial City must at least maintain a superficial calm; we cannot stir up all the hidden whirlpools!”

“Fortunately, there is still Your Majesty who can restrain Prince Wei.”

Lord Yang headed straight for the Imperial Palace. Although he was one of the three prime ministers, he could not demand anything from Prince Wei. Only Your Majesty could keep the Night Watcher confined to its responsibilities of the Demonic Path and the Yao Race.

...

Outside the Imperial Palace!

Pan Fei looked at the person walking out of the Imperial Palace. He quickly went up to him and anxiously asked, “Lord, how will Your Majesty handle Shen Bei?”

After being slapped, Pan Fei couldn't help but want revenge every moment. After learning that Lord Yang had met with Prince Wei and then gone to the Imperial Palace, he waited outside the Imperial Palace.

The Lu Family was difficult to save, but he also didn't want Shen Bei to have an easy time.

Lord Yang looked at Pan Fei, seeing the still-red and swollen marks on his face. He opened his mouth, but the words reached his lips and then were swallowed back down.

Pan Fei's heart tightened, and a bad premonition arose. He knew what Lord Yang had gone to ask Your Majesty for. He thought that Shen Bei's use of the imperial ancestor's edict would displease the Emperor, but now it seemed the answer might not be as he expected.

“Your Majesty did not punish Shen Bei?” Pan Fei asked.

Lord Yang finally said, “Your Majesty only said that since it concerns the imperial ancestor's edict, he must treat it cautiously, and this matter should be deliberated over a long period.”

Pan Fei's eyes widened, looking at Lord Yang in disbelief. How could this be something Your Majesty would say?

Did Your Majesty know what this represented?

After Pan Fei returned home, he specifically checked the records regarding the Night Watcher, and the more he read, the more his heart trembled. He finally understood why Prince Wei had the titles of the First Prince of the World and even Vice-Emperor.

Because the Night Watcher's authority was too great, even the Royal Guard was under the Night Watcher's supervision. Even if a prince committed a crime, they could be directly apprehended.

How could Your Majesty tolerate him continuing to possess such authority? This was a diminishment of Imperial power!

Lord Yang also found it hard to believe and couldn't understand what was going on with the Emperor. Before coming to the Imperial Palace, his only annoyance was Prince Wei's attitude, and he didn't take the imperial ancestor's edict that Prince Wei brought up too seriously. He planned to meet the Emperor and then, with collective wisdom, discuss a suitable reason to negate the imperial ancestor's edict. So, he was relaxed about this matter.

But... now Your Majesty actually condoned it! If even Your Majesty condoned it, then even if they found a suitable reason, they couldn't resolve the issue of the imperial ancestor's edict, which would mean the Night Watcher could become the Night Watcher of the Old Capital era!

Did Your Majesty truly trust Prince Wei to this extent? To the point of allowing Prince Wei to become a Vice-Emperor?

But if there was truly such trust, Prince Wei wouldn't have remained in a corner for so many years, and the Night Watcher wouldn't be in its current state.

Lord Yang felt a terrible headache. What did each of them want to do? This damn Lord, he really didn't want to do this anymore! It was too exhausting!

“Lord, what does 'deliberate over a long period' mean? Does it mean that we officials need to come up with a plan to deal with the Night Watcher?” As a minister, Pan Fei naturally understood the Emperor's implied meaning of not getting involved, but he was unwilling to believe it, so he continued to ask.

Lord Yang glanced at Pan Fei, his words making him even more agitated. He said, “Whether that's what it means, you go ask Your Majesty. Why ask this old man?”

With that, Lord Yang flicked his sleeves and left.

Pan Fei was not his disciple or faction member; he had no interest in explaining anything to him. As for wanting revenge, then go ahead. In fact, Lord Yang also hoped Pan Fei would go find trouble with Shen Bei.

Since this matter couldn't be suppressed, it would be good for someone to probe it, as it might reveal some clues.

Pan Fei watched Lord Yang's receding figure, his face alternating between green and pale. He touched his face, his expression darkening.

Being forced to stand and be slapped by a half-grown boy, he couldn't tolerate this insult.

“Fine! I originally wanted to use Your Majesty's influence to make you suffer. Since I can't borrow that influence, I won't wait any longer!”

As an official, and with a Royal Consort in his family, Pan Fei was also a top-tier noble family in the Imperial City. How could he endure such humiliation?

Pan Fei touched his face again, let out a soft breath, and his mood calmed down.

The Night Watcher brought up the imperial ancestor's edict; many people probably wanted to see the outcome. If such a world-shaking matter was suppressed by the Emperor, many people might also want to test the Night Watcher's intentions.

At least, Lord Yang, who had just left, definitely felt this way. Without exception, when I return, many people will come to visit. At the same time, they will provoke me with words. They just want me to be the one to stick my neck out.

Thinking of this, Pan Fei couldn't help but smile. This could be used to his advantage.

Being a 'patsy' didn't sound good, but sometimes it could bring tangible benefits. Moreover, ever since the Lu Family was taken by the Night Watcher and he was slapped, many things could no longer be conceded.

Living at the center of power, some slights were not something he could endure just because he wanted to.

Pan Fei made his decision, and his steps became lighter.

To have reached his current position, he was naturally intelligent enough. Before, he simply hadn't taken Shen Bei seriously and hadn't expected to suffer a great loss because of the imperial ancestor's edict.

But when it came to playing the game, he would let them know how he had played his way to his current position. Did they really think he relied on the Royal Consort? Had they never considered that the Pan Family woman might have been pushed into the Royal Consort's position by his means?!

Haha! No one knew what kind of energy he possessed!

Pan Fei's eyes gleamed with cold light, radiating killing intent.