On two of those occasions, someone had colluded with rogue factions to assassinate a Prince. In the end, everyone behind the plot was dragged out, and not even a dog from the involved sects and families survived.
Another time, all ten members of a mansion had their cultivation crippled, and their names are still carved on the Imperial Clan Court's pillar of shame.
It was an amulet.
It was also a death warrant.
Before making a final decision, many would rather die than crush their Peace Jade.
Zhao Yong believed that Zhao Ci wouldn't dare to crush it easily either.
But if Zhao Ci did crush it, and the investigation led back to him, he would be exiled, even as a Prince.
"Of course, I'm aware!"
The Demon Sect elder was growing impatient with his caution. "Our operation this time will not trigger the Peace Jade, nor will it place Your Highness in an untenable position. Your Highness might as well listen to our plan..."
He then laid out their plan in detail.
