บท 1185: Chapter 375: Surgery_4

After reviewing, Emperor Huian was deeply shaken, truly unaware that such vile and vicious deeds could occur under the Emperor's feet. He then ordered a thorough investigation into the veracity of the incident and, if confirmed true, to enforce severe, irrevocable punishment.

Thus, under the invisible push of a pair of hands, the focus of the matter subtly shifted. Aside from the commoners with a keen interest in such superstitions, most began to unearth the potential darkness lurking within the incident.

The Mu Family's reaction ultimately came too late; by the time they had formulated their response in an attempt to salvage the faltering Jinxiu Textile, the Mu Family's Patriarch had already been severely chastised by Emperor Huian in front of the civil and military officials, ordered to stop all his duties and to reflect at home.

As for when he could be restored to his official position, that was up to Emperor Huian's disposition.