Quite a few people knew of Jiu Moshi, and they all understood very well what "the Sand-Burier" represented.
Emperor Li Chengyuan and the Minister of the Ministry of Justice were in perfect accord. They weren't really trying to hold the nations of Ximo accountable—it was obvious they were using this as a pretext to settle accounts with a major Jianghu sect.
And at a critical juncture like this, the ones who would dare assassinate Bai Yuan were most likely one of those major sects.
Soon, another minister stepped forward.
It was Guo Yingru, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. "Your Majesty," he began, "Right Chief Imperial Censor Bai Yuan, Lord Bai, has slain a powerful foe and bolstered the prestige of our nation. This is a great service and warrants a reward."
The assembled ministers all wore varied expressions.
But without exception, a flicker of shock crossed every face.
