Chapter 549 - 483: Compared to Father Emperor, I indeed still fall short by a lot!_2
After all, Yang Zhenshan was once highly regarded by Emperor Chengping.
Then, with a change of tone, Emperor Yanping continued, "My ministers, you have worked hard. You may return and rest for now. As for the events of today, once the Secret Martial Guards have conducted a thorough investigation, all details will be conveyed to you. At that time, I will need your earnest efforts once again!"
"We understand!" the crowd replied.
Clearly, everyone knew that the matter was far from over. Despite having apprehended many today, from the Imperial Guard Department to the Secret Martial Guards, on to the Twelve Guards of the personal army and the Twelve Camps of the imperial guard, and even capturing an Innate Martial Artist, the fact that so many were arrested only further demonstrated the power of the hidden force behind this.
The existence of such a formidable force within the boundaries of Da Rong meant that Emperor Yanping would not rest until it was eradicated. Until then, the emperor would likely find peace elusive.
The crowd took their leave, and Yang Zhenshan casually exchanged a few words with Duan Rui and Zhou Mao before returning to his mansion.
Speaking of Duan Rui, this Duke Rong was a formidable figure. Forty years ago, when Duan Rui succeeded to the title of Duke, the Duke Rong Mansion could be said to have been at the nadir of its decline.
Duan Rui was a playboy ineffectual in both scholarship and martial arts; at that time many thought that the Duke Rong Mansion would completely fade away.
However, against all expectations, the Duke Rong Mansion revived under the leadership of Duan Rui.
Though Duan Rui was neither a scholar nor a martial artist, his two sons were both exceptionally talented individuals.
His eldest son Duan Qifeng had been in charge of Beiyuan Town for twenty years, commanding an army of two hundred thousand soldiers.
His second son Duan Qijiang, while without official position, was a Half-step Innate Martial Artist, whose talent and cultivation hardly fell short of Lu Baishu.