[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor":3,"chapter-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became the Inner Demon of the Female Demon Lord",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2279338,4459,"Chapter 16: Catching People! The Situation Turns Around! (Combined Chapter, Please Follow)","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Partisan strife is not just about strength and leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To win people over, one must employ power, coercion, profit, and temptation—none can be lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the Six Ministries, the Ministry of Revenue manages territory, taxes, the national treasury, and a series of other financial affairs; it is the true money bag and one of the Empress's greatest assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Consort’s faction spent painstaking effort to plant a mole in the Ministry of Revenue, only for them to be plucked out so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it is very likely to cause a backlash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, why not just make the three of them shut up forever...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of murderous intent flashed in the depths of Xu Qingyi's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As things stand, the people certainly cannot be rescued; one can only try to minimize the losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if Yan Peizhi uses this as a pretext to make a scene, pulling up the radish and bringing out the mud, there is no telling how many people will be implicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, do you really think the Empress has no preparations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is clearly just waiting for me to make a move; this is a naked, overt plot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan tapped the armrest with her delicate, jade-like fingers, pondered for a moment, and said, \"Tomorrow at court, have Chen Zhuo submit a memorial impeaching the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, accusing him of acting arbitrarily and using torture to extract confessions, and demand a joint trial by the Three Judicial Offices, with the Censorate intervening to supervise the case!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qingyi lowered her head, sighing silently in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called impeachment is merely a helpless move; it is painless and cannot change anything at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Highness will likely have to swallow this bitter pill...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon was dark and the wind was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the third watch, all was silent, and the night wind whistled by with a chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A carriage drove out of the Yan residence, wheels rumbling as it traveled through the streets and alleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After circling around a few times, it entered a courtyard on the south street of Yicui Ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An incense stick later, the back door opened, and the carriage drove out once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it had gone a few steps, suddenly, several torchlights flared, and over a dozen bailiffs in dark-scaled black uniforms surged from the darkness, weapons in hand, surrounding the carriage tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd parted, and a tall, thin figure walked over slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the dead of night, past the curfew, where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-clad driver was expressionless and remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Mang frowned, reached out to grab the driver's jaw, and pried open his mouth; only a short stump of a tongue remained—he was a mute who had undergone the punishment of tongue-cutting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking to the rear carriage, he lifted the curtain to see Yan Liang sitting inside, calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from him, there was no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's so late, why is Platoon Leader Yan not sleeping at home, but coming to this Yicui Ward instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This official cannot sleep and came out for a stroll; do I need to report that to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Liang questioned in a deep voice, \"On the contrary, for your Kueishui Division to make such a big fuss, could it be that you take this official for a criminal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Mang said bluntly, \"Someone reported that Platoon Leader Yan is suspected of keeping barbarian slaves...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Liang narrowed his eyes, his tone grim, \"People must be responsible for what they say; do you have evidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether I do or not, a search will tell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Mang didn't waste any more words and waved his hand; several bailiffs holding torches entered the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Liang crossed his arms, watching coldly, his eyes full of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the bailiffs walked out one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing found.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing on my side either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Liang slammed the table and pointed at Liu Mang's nose, cursing angrily, \"Who do you think you are, daring to come and cause trouble for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Chen Mo? Tell him to get out here! I haven't settled the score for today's events with him yet; does he really think I'm made of mud?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't give me an explanation this time, I will certainly report you all to the office for overstepping your authority and filing false accusations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Mang wiped the spit from his face and said calmly, \"Lord Chen is busy; he doesn't have time to come over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Busy with what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Liang was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a time like this, Chen Mo is actually not here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be... A bad premonition suddenly surged in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Liu Mang's mouth curled up, \"Busy catching people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost at the same time, a brilliant blade light flashed in the night sky in the distance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the direction of that blade light, Yan Liang's expression froze instantly, his eyes filled with terror!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dark and cramped alley, several figures wrapped in black robes and hoods moved silently, almost blending into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of them moved with slight stiffness, and as they walked, their hems swayed, revealing black iron rings locked around their ankles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun walked at the very front, a smug smile on his face hidden beneath his hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother's brain is still the best, using a 'darkness under the lamp' trick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yicui Ward was just a front; the goods were all hidden here in Xici Alley. He stayed there to attract attention, while I have already delivered the goods to the buyer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The wind has been too tight lately; this batch of goods cannot be kept any longer and must be offloaded as soon as possible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at a secret courtyard, Yan Xun stepped forward and lightly knocked on the door knocker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hoarse voice came from inside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun whispered, \"Do not covet beauty at the third watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After matching the secret code, the gate opened silently, and the group walked quickly into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly man led them into a room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the candlelight was dim, and the man sitting in the chair wore a bamboo hat with black gauze hanging down to cover his face. He said in a deep voice, \"You are late... why is it you? Where is Yan Liang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother can't get away for the moment, but don't worry, the goods are absolutely fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun said, \"We've been targeted recently; this is the last batch, and we will stop supplying for the short term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Verify.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man stepped forward and pulled off the hoods of several people, revealing beautiful faces with wheat-colored skin and exotic features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were slightly dull, and they had almost no reaction to external stimuli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are well-trained barbarian slaves; as long as you hold this beast ring...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun was just about to demonstrate the \"method of use\" when suddenly, a breeze blew by, and the candlelight on the table flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat frowned, \"You brought others with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun shook his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock, knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was knocked, and a slightly magnetic male voice came from outside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open the door, room inspection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat's expression changed, and he stood up abruptly, \"Not good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, a scorching blade light flashed, smashing the door to pieces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handsome and imposing man walked in slowly, followed by dozens of Tianlin Guards who filed in, surrounding the place completely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Mo?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun's eyes widened, his expression one of seeing a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't he be at Yicui Ward right now, being led around by the nose by Yan Liang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he appear here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And an unexpected harvest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo glanced at the man in the bamboo hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long known the location where the barbarian slaves were hidden and had deliberately lured the snake out of its hole just to catch them red-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn't expect the other party to be so bold as to dare to trade under these circumstances!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat didn't hesitate, his hands forming seals at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man roared, his body swelling up, bursting through his clothes and transforming into a giant nearly three meters tall, his knotted muscles shimmering with a bronze luster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A warlock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who dares to resist, kill without mercy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bailiffs leaped forward to meet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all ranked martial artists with decent strength, but their blades and swords only left bloody marks on the giant's body, unable to inflict any fatal damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant’s strike was heavy and powerful; with a wave of his hand, he sent several people flying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the group quickly adjusted their tactics; some moved with agility, swinging iron chains to wrap around the giant and tether him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest hacked fiercely at his ankles, the backs of his knees, and his crotch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, two bailiffs holding hand crossbows tightened their bowstrings, and the feathered arrows whistled as they were fired!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft! Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two feathered arrows pierced through his eyeballs almost simultaneously!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense pain drove the giant to the brink of madness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed the iron chains with both hands, swung the bailiffs away, broke free from his restraints, and charged forward at full speed, heading straight for the direction where Chen Mo was standing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo did not budge an inch, his right hand resting on the hilt of his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very moment the two collided, a brilliant cyan light tore through the darkness, and a long howl like a dragon’s roar shook the soul!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant remained in his running posture, his body split in two from top to bottom, sliding past Chen Mo’s side; the splashing blood was evaporated by the blade aura before it could even hit the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horizontal blade returned to its sheath, and the corpse collapsed with a boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elegant, simply too elegant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd watched, feeling refreshed and delighted, their eyes filled with awe and worship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by his strength and defense, this giant was far beyond an ordinary sixth-rank martial artist; who would have thought he couldn't even take a single strike from a Platoon Leader!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how strong must that Platoon Leader be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Killed \"Copper Puppet: Giant Spirit\", True Spirit +30.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the prompt flashed before his eyes, Chen Mo caught his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the power of a Heaven-tier high-grade martial art?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Green Dragon in the Sleeve... just at the entry level, it is already this formidable; the consumption of true essence is just too high. An average sixth-rank martial artist might not be able to unleash this strike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Chen Mo could feel that this strike vaguely resonated with some kind of ultimate principle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be what is called \"Dao Rhyme.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My copper puppet!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat felt a pang of heartache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To refine this puppet, he had emptied his coffers, using a sixth-rank martial artist and nearly a thousand catties of red-blood copper!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was actually slashed to pieces by this brat in one strike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will remember you; we shall meet again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat took a deep look at Chen Mo, and the blue bricks beneath his feet turned soft like a quagmire as his body quickly escaped into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Elements Escape Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a sixth-rank warlock, he had his own trump cards; these imperial court lackeys could never stop him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a mellow voice rang out leisurely: \"Friend, since you've come, don't be in such a hurry to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver spear pierced through the door and smashed into the ground like a meteor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou stepped in on the moonlight, reached out to grab the silver spear, and poured surging internal energy into it, forcibly tearing a giant fissure several meters long into the ground, which continued to spread rapidly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bailiffs had just retreated to the courtyard with the barbarian slaves when the entire house collapsed with a roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth-rank Pure Yang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a Battalion Commander of the Heavenly Qilin Guard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cry of alarm came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following that was a muffled groan of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind blew, the dust settled, and Shen Shuchou stood tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat was hoisted up by the silver spear, his abdomen pierced through, and he was firmly nailed to the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Spirit Sea was shattered; even with ten thousand spells, he could not use a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was finished...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the bamboo hat could not figure it out no matter how hard he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just a few barbarian slaves, so why did they alarm a Battalion Commander of the Heavenly Qilin Guard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Men, take them to the Imperial Prison and await further orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou’s voice was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bailiffs responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun’s knees went weak, and he collapsed to the ground on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of the Heavenly Qilin Guard, he naturally knew what the Imperial Prison meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To have one's soul scattered in boiling water, to suffer unspeakable torture—in that place, the terrifying thing was not death, but that even death became a luxury...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They escorted the group away from the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou flicked the silver spear in his hand, and it turned into light dust and merged into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Chen Mo’s surprised gaze, Shen Shuchou took the initiative to explain: \"This spear is not a physical object, but a Martial Soul I have nurtured; it is connected to my heart and mind, as easy to use as my own arm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Soul?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between the three realms of Transcending Mortality was as vast as heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sixth-rank Origin Return Realm is the tempering of true qi into true essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fifth-rank Pure Yang Realm is the fusion of spiritual sense and true essence to condense one's own Martial Soul!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s cultivation method, comprehension, and state of mind are different, so the Martial Soul they condense is also completely different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have followed my elder brother to practice the spear since I was young...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Shen Shuchou paused, a trace of sorrow and hatred flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the barbarians invaded the Southern Frontier years ago, the eldest son of the Shen family died on the battlefield, which was why he hated the barbarians so much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming his mood, Shen Shuchou patted Chen Mo on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You deserve the primary credit for tonight’s arrest... but I am curious, how did you know the Yan family was harboring barbarian slaves, and how were you so clear about the exact location?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Talking about it only brings tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, when Chen Mo was browsing forums, he saw someone swear that as long as a series of prerequisites were met, one could trigger the hidden plot of \"Training Barbarian Slaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he did this quest dozens of times, remembering every detail clearly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, those god-forsaken Dao-Sitters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s mouth twitched, \"I had a tip-off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A tip-off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, you were planning this for a long time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou was somewhat surprised, looking at Chen Mo seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, his impression of Chen Mo was very average; he thought he was just a pampered young master, useless in a crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, after only one day, Chen Mo had made him look at him with new eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strategizing and planning before acting, first deliberately provoking the other party, then catching them red-handed after luring the snake out of its hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handsome in appearance, gifted in talent, and so meticulous in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of that glutton in his own family, Shen Shuchou suddenly felt a sense of \"marrying above his station\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, this good brother-in-law must be secured!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding the marriage proposal mentioned last time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough, it’s getting late. This subordinate will go back to catch up on sleep; my lord should also rest early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that warlock was captured by you, my lord, you should handle the interrogation yourself; this subordinate dares not claim the credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Chen Mo flashed away and slipped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou was stunned for a moment, then laughed in spite of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, this brat is quite cunning; 'dare not claim credit'—he’s clearly just afraid of offending people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Zhaohua Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying eaves and upturned corners, the green tiles and vermilion rafters, all displayed the grandeur of the imperial family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incense curled from a censer carved with auspicious beasts, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind a glass screen, a bright yellow figure could be seen sitting upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is the investigation into the Ministry of Revenue corruption case going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female voice carried a hint of laziness amidst its majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Highness, the suspects have confessed to their crimes. After interrogation and investigation, the three are also involved in bribery, buying official positions, dereliction of duty... and many other charges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among them, a total of five people are involved, including a Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, a Director, and a Censor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Yan Peizhi, dressed in his purple official robes, presented the deposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His temples were graying, and his gaze was sharp, like a lean tiger or a hungry hawk, possessing an extraordinary aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eunuch took the deposition and handed it to the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a voice tinged with anger rang out: \"Greed for power, usurpation of authority, selling offices and trading titles—the officialdom of our Great Yuan has actually rotted to this extent! Good, very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, please calm your anger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Peizhi lowered his head, his eyes flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether this deposition was true or false no longer mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What mattered was what kind of benefits could be gained through this deposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a female official walked in quickly and whispered something beside the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It remained quiet behind the screen for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yan Peizhi was feeling puzzled, the words the Empress spoke made every hair on his body stand on end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Yan, why don't you explain first why your Yan family has become involved with the Barbarians?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",3094,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9c97d89af74c258ae36a93e87afe1803ce3880a0ab914822c79de2d4470e0d08","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-17","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-15",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]