Chapter 383: Seeking a Powerful Backer

Arondas, seething with rage and accompanied by his men, went straight to the Right Prime Minister's residence, only to be met by the Right Prime Minister's steward, who burst out angrily with his own entourage.

"Ah— isn't this Young Master Arondas of the Left Prime Minister's mansion? Our Master has been expecting you!"

Arondas paused, a flicker of guilt stirring in his heart.

But he was certain that the girl who had appeared on his bed earlier was definitely no important figure in the Right Prime Minister's household.

Otherwise, he would have known her.

"No need to trouble the Chief Steward with a trip; I must see the Prime Minister, Lord Zhu, regarding certain matters!"

"Very well—then please follow me!"

The Chief Steward turned and walked forward, making no move to step aside.

Arondas felt his anger simmering inside.

A mere Chief Steward of a Prime Minister's mansion dared to be so arrogant.

With hearts set on demanding justice, they marched straight into the Right Prime Minister's reception hall.

The moment he arrived, he saw the Right Prime Minister, Zhu Long, accompanied by Julia, entering the reception hall.

"My Lord Prime Minister!"

Arondas, too afraid to act rashly, hurriedly bowed.

"Have you come to offer yourself for punishment?"

Zhu Long said, his face cold.

Arondas's heart leaped as he said, "My Lord Prime Minister, I do not know what you are talking about!"

"Boom!"

Zhu Long slammed the table, rose to his feet, and shouted, "Guards! Seize this shameless wretch and drag him outside to be torn apart by the Five Dragons!"

"My Lord Prime Minister, what are you doing!?"

Arondas was utterly stunned.

"What am I doing? You have brought me unparalleled humiliation. Do you know who she is?"

Zhu Long pointed at Julia and said, "She is my, Zhu Long's, daughter! How dare you treat my daughter in such a manner? Tell me, are you seeking death?"

"Ah!"

Arondas was left speechless.

He had considered that Julia might belong to Zhu Long's household, but he had never imagined that Julia was actually Zhu Long's daughter.

"My Lord, do you not have only three sons? This..."

Arondas had even forgotten the pain of being castrated.

"I do have three sons, but does that mean I cannot have a daughter?"

"Good for you, Arondas! Today, your guilt is undeniable. Even if you take this matter to the Empress Dowager, you cannot escape responsibility!"

Arondas was instantly terrified into a stupor.

The Left and Right Prime Ministers stood in opposition within the court, each commanding their own faction.