"Perhaps His Majesty privately gave him some imperial edict or order. That would facilitate his actions; only then would Mr. Yuan step back."
Within the Imperial Court, plans on how to clean up the court factions had long been discussed, with the greatest challenge being Yuann Li.
Li Yanfu was beheaded recently, excluding the elderly and barely supportive Grandmaster Dong.
Yuann Li is the sole remaining leader of the civil officials from the late Emperor's reign. Although he doesn't have Li Yanfu's deep roots, countless interests are tied to him.
You could say that pulling one hair affects the whole body.
Even the King Yan of the Imperial Court dare not easily confront Yuann Li, fearing that the wrong measure might cause the court to capsize.
Ma Yan nodded in agreement; this is the most logical speculation, especially since this new Master was appointed by the court.
