129. The Empress's Task

In the Imperial Study.

When the Empress quietly voiced these words, Zhao Douan, though it was summer, felt as if a hint of autumn had crept upon him.

Mo Chou also realized that Her Majesty's mind was made up, so she no longer attempted to dissuade her, respectfully saying,

"As Your servant obeys, I shall see to it at once."

Then she turned and left, swift as lightning, without the slightest hesitation.

Zhao Douan watched the scene silently, almost able to foresee the bloodbath that these four decrees would unleash once they were issued.

The entire Capital would trigger a massive "rebel purge storm," and in the Jianghu beyond the Capital, who knew how many heads would roll.

The Empress drew her sword once more, this time, her blade was aimed not at the court officials, but at the vermin lurking in the shadows.

"Zhao Douan."

When only the two of them remained in the Imperial Study, the Empress suddenly called out his name.

"I am here!"