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The entire council hall fell silent.
Everyone turned to look at Qi Xuansu.
His words were razor-sharp, bordering on harsh.
Everyone present was seasoned in navigating storms. They all understood that Qi Xuansu was just a vanguard. Today’s council was a true close-quarters confrontation between the factions.
Li Ruoshui did not rush to speak. Her expression remained unreadable.
Many thought the Mansion Master would erupt in anger and that Deputy Hall Master Zhang and Deputy Mansion Master Shi would follow with comments.
But against everyone’s expectations, Li Ruoshui did not speak harshly. Instead, she flashed a perfectly measured smile and said, “Superintendent Qi, you’ve raised a very sharp question that put me, the only Omniscient Sage here, on the spot. But I’m not humiliated by it. In fact, I think it’s an excellent point. Everyone here, including the Deputy Mansion Masters and Superintendents, must have the courage to confront such issues.
“As the Mansion Master and an Omniscient Sage, I’m not exempt from supervision. I need even stricter supervision. The view is better from higher up, but the burden is also heavier....
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