Annihilation of the Clan!
Hearing those four words, the color drained from Chang Wuli's face as he stood in the ranks. His heart, already in his throat, nearly leaped out of his chest!
His eyes were fixed on Elder Zheng's back, and he also noticed the Sovereign's grim expression.
Of the two accusations, the latter was far more serious. It involved the Sovereign and the laws of Da Liang, and that spelled real trouble!
'This useless animal! He couldn't even handle one simple task without getting caught! And he still dreams of a position at Court? What good is he?!' Chang Wuli raged inwardly.
If Elder Zheng didn't step in now, the Chang Family was finished!
Just then, Elder Zheng shifted slightly. It seemed he was merely tired of standing, simply moving his feet to redistribute his weight. The gesture was perfectly ordinary.
The light in Chang Wuli's eyes dimmed.
"Your Majesty. This subject also has a memorial to present."
