The King of the Fengyang Kingdom looked at Xie Jianyu, his eyes filled with disappointment and confusion, as if he had really been betrayed by someone that he trusted. However, everyone who was present knew that the King was just feigning innocence to protect whatever that was left of his reputation.

Indeed, as soon as he had said those words, the Imperial Guards rushed into the palace from all directions and surrounded the guests. When the guests started to panic, the King announced, “We need to take down this traitor right now. Those who do not wish to get hurt by the Imperial Guards should take your leave and wait outside the palace now.”

The guards that were standing by the door then moved aside to create a path for people to leave.

The guests looked at each other. Indeed, the people who stayed loyal to the King were the first to leave. Their actions prompted some other guests who were neutral to the situation to leave as well. To them, it...