Chapter 335 - 333 Half-Step Grandmaster_1
Atop the Star-gazing Tower.
Gu Shicun leaned over the balustrade, surveying the night scene of the Capital City, which lay spread out before him. If one looked closely, they would notice that his gaze was directed toward the Prime Minister’s residence.
The State Preceptor stood by his side, occasionally glancing up at the sky with a slight frown on his brow.
"State Preceptor, can I directly dismiss the Prime Minister now?" Gu Shiming said calmly, "These days, the streets are full of rumors about the Heavenly Demon, saying that it’s because I appointed the Heavenly Demon as the Prime Minister that today’s chaos has ensued. If I heed the will of the people and remove the Prime Minister, there shouldn’t be any problem with that."
"Your Majesty," the State Preceptor fell silent for a moment before he spoke, "The Prime Minister is but a short-lived star, not worth our concern. The world is now plagued by demons, and the celestial signs are obscure, hard to discern. In my opinion, Your Majesty should wait and see how things unfold, letting the Prime Minister and the Demon Star struggle against each other. If you were to remove the Prime Minister now, it might lead to the calamity of brotherly strife."
"Calamity of brotherly strife?" Gu Shicun suddenly turned around, with an air of authority that was imposing without anger, "Are you talking about the Fourth Prince?"
The State Preceptor bowed deeply to the ground and didn’t dare to raise his head for a long time.
After a long while.
Gu Shicun’s emotions seemed to have settled somewhat, "State Preceptor, rise. I don’t suspect you, just speak honestly with me."
The State Preceptor stood up straight, letting out a sigh, "As of late, after the list of Heavenly Demons was published, the celestial patterns have been thrown into disarray. The once high-flying Empress Star also seems to be tottering. Only the Demon Star, Minister Star, Sky Mansion Guest Star, Martial Star, Red Luan Star, Earthly Lonely Star, and General Star and others seem to echo each other from afar, as if they are poised to sweep across the world.
Upon my analysis, these ten stars correspond exactly to the ten people on the list. And the Sky Mansion Guest Star supports the Sky Mansion Star, with the Sky Mansion Star being the Fourth Prince. Thus, I boldly speculate that the Fourth Prince might harbor thoughts of rebellion. Of course, the Prince might also be misled by his advisers, so I dare not make any rash assertions."
Gu Shiming looked up at the sky. The stars twinkled innumerably, revealing nothing particular. He leaned on the railing again, alternately observing the Prime Minister’s residence and the Prince’s estate, deep in thought.