There was grave silence in the hall. One could have heard a pin drop.
As the light in Xiao Chi’ye’s eyes slowly dimmed, he removed his own waist-badge.
Li Jianheng’s chest heaved forcefully as he said, “Governor-General of the Imperial Guard, Xiao Chi’ye, has been suspended from duty pending investigation, and is confined to his family estate! In the meantime, Qu Capital’s defence and patrol duties will be taken over by the Brocade Guard and the Eight Battalions.”
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