Chapter 683 - 339: The New Generation Shura
Before Jiang Shouzhong and his entourage ascended Zhenxuan Mountain, a significant upheaval unfolded in the faraway Capital.
The court suddenly issued an order to seal the Ran Mansion, placing all its inhabitants under control.
Initially, Emperor Zhou Chang had no intention of targeting the Ran Mansion. After all, Old Madam Ran was the Commandery Princess of Dazhou’s only Different Surname Prince, her status was distinguished, and there was no need to invite undue controversy.
However, one incident altered Zhou Chang’s decision.
Li Guanshi had suddenly appeared beside Ran Qingchen.
Fearing disruption to his plans, Zhou Chang was compelled to resort to this measure, forcing Ran Qingchen to return to the Capital.
Of course, he did not directly arrest the Ran Mansion’s members but instead deployed soldiers to confine them within the estate.
The charge against them was that Ran Qingchen had colluded with the Demon Clan, necessitating a thorough investigation by the court.
Petitions for clemency, including those from Yuan Anjiang and others, were uniformly rejected.
Yet, to the Emperor and everyone else’s surprise, shortly after the Ran Mansion was imprisoned, the Ran Family publicly issued a statement declaring a severance of ties with Ran Qingchen.