Chapter 574: Loyalty is Not Absolute

After the issuance of the Golden Imperial Edict, the discussion within the Grand Duchy regarding its content was intense.

When the rabbit dies, the fox grieves; the downfall of the Osclo family inevitably struck a chord with the nobility.

Even the Prime Minister, Marquis Merlin, sought out Russell, "This punishment is too severe. Osclo may have behaved inappropriately in some ways, but overall, he did not truly act excessively. The crime does not warrant such a punishment."

"Grandfather," Russell said with an indifferent expression, "my punishment of Osclo has nothing to do with the severity of his crimes."

"What do you mean?" Marquis Merlin frowned, increasingly unable to comprehend the actions of his grandson since his ascension.

"It is simply because he lacked reverence," Russell stated calmly.

"Lacked reverence?" Marquis Merlin's brows furrowed deeply.