Chapter 657: The Sound of Drums and an Unjust Case (2)

The civil and military officials knelt on the ground. Some were afraid that Shangguan Pu would expose them, while others were here to help the people they supported eliminate their opponent.

However, no matter what their goal was, they reached an unprecedented agreement to execute Shangguan Pu.

It was said that even a vicious tiger would not eat its cubs. The emperor pretended to be forced by everyone at the right time. He opened his mouth and was about to say, "I approve."

A drumbeat suddenly sounded outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The sound was short and soft. Just as everyone thought that they had heard wrongly, the drumbeat sounded again.

"Dong, dong, dong…" The muffled drumbeats sounded continuously, resounding throughout the palace.

This was…

The ministers had a guess in their hearts. They looked at each other and looked at the emperor on the dragon throne.