Chapter 862: Conclusion (5)
"After all, this is the Northern Land, as long as they don’t leave the Northern Land, the Emperor can’t do anything to them—it’s only a matter of time before they turn against him."
Holding this thought, Mei Hanqing and Yuan Yanzhao felt no psychological burden as they penned a resignation memorial to the Emperor.
Eunuch De hurried along with the Emperor’s decree, not dallying despite not having to rush and endure the hardships of traveling outdoors. After all, those who could get by in the palace were all sly old foxes, and Eunuch Miao’s injuries upon returning from the Northern Land had served as a warning to him.
Though he had fared well in the palace, he wasn’t quite up to Eunuch Miao’s level. Even Eunuch Miao didn’t fare well against Prince Ling, so what could little Dezi do?
However, even though he was worried and wanted to delay, he wasn’t foolish. Since he had to get by in the presence of the Emperor, any delay on the road would cost him his head upon his return.
Hence, he made haste carefully, choosing a pace faster than most yet not too rushed.
Chu Suifeng had his own methods of sending messages; he had a group of well-trained eagles at his disposal. Therefore, after leaving Liao City, he switched to using fast horses to deliver the four resignation memorials to the Capital City.
"Mei Hanqing, I will exterminate your entire clan," the Emperor thundered with rage upon receiving the resignation memorials.
He could tolerate Chu Suifeng’s disrespect, for this rebellious son had the late Emperor’s decree on his side, but he could not bear Mei Hanqing and Wa Jie’s defiance like traitorous ministers.
These were the men he had appointed to supervise Chu Suifeng in the Northern Land, yet Mei Hanqing and the other three had betrayed him, their liege, and chosen to side with Prince Ling. Not to mention one betrayal was unbearable to him, now four had occurred simultaneously, which further fueled his fury.
"Issue my decree..." the Emperor’s eyes burned red as he commanded.