Chapter 845: First Volume, Chapter 845: The Eagle Party Disbanded

First Volume, Chapter 845: The Eagle Party Disbanded

The real mastermind behind it all?

This doesn't sound right!

Chen Si immediately realized: Qin Feng's true intent was not the fire—he didn't care about the arson at all; he was using it as an opportunity to crush the Eagle Party.

In plain terms, whether or not the Ministry of Works was involved, they had to take the blame as the "real culprit."

Chen Si's expression turned complicated, and he shouted: "Brother Qin, I have no authority over this matter!"

Qin Feng did not hesitate, replying bluntly: "I give you one incense stick's time."

Hearing this, Chen Si gave up—all negotiation was gone; he could only immediately dispatch fast riders to the palace to meet His Majesty.

When the Emperor of Di learned of this, he flew into a rage and slammed his fist onto the Dragon Case.

"Unthinkable! This Qin Feng is utterly outrageous!"

"Must I harm loyal ministers just to appease him?!"

Li Yu, who had been standing guard in the Imperial Study, quickly stepped in to ease the tension.

"His Majesty, two harmful weights choose the lighter."

"Your Majesty has seen it yourself—this Qin Feng is cunning beyond measure; no one could have imagined that from the moment he entered the city, he had already begun digging tunnels. What a meticulous and terrifying mind!"

"Even the Night Owl cannot be certain how many hidden moves Qin Feng has arranged in secret."

"Once Qin Feng leaves Wang Du, catching him will be like searching for a needle in a sea of sand—we cannot risk that."

"Besides, the Ministry of Works isn't exactly loyal. Their fierce obstruction of the Trade Agreement proves these officials prioritize personal gain over national interest."

"Sacrificing one Ministry of Works official can both appease Qin Feng and send a warning to the Ministry, making them rein in their behavior—a two-for-one solution."

Hearing Li Yu's counsel, the Emperor of Di's anger gradually subsided.

But the Minister of Works had already died—Qin Feng still wasn't satisfied. Was he now demanding the Minister himself be handed over?

What nonsense!

The Minister is a pillar of the state! Even with solid evidence, he must face a three-judge tribunal before any verdict can be rendered—let alone on mere unsubstantiated charges!

To execute a Minister without trial—such a crime is one no emperor can bear, not even the Emperor of Liang!

Yet sending out mere minor officials clearly won't satisfy Qin Feng's appetite.

The Emperor of Di was caught between a rock and a hard place.

Li Yu saw the Emperor's hidden worry and offered another strategy: "If Your Majesty does not wish to openly break with the Ministry of Works, then we must find another way."

"Qin Feng is exploiting this incident precisely because the Ministry of Works and the Eagle Party have consistently opposed him, correct?"

"If the Eagle Party ceases to obstruct the agreement, Qin Feng's goal will be achieved."

"If Your Majesty approves, I will immediately send someone to the Ministry of Works—I'm certain the Minister of Works won't be so foolish as to defy this."

After a moment's deliberation, the Emperor of Di finally nodded: "There is no other choice."

Li Yu did not delay—he immediately dispatched messengers to the Ministry of Works.

The Minister of Works paced back and forth in the Ministry's Grand Hall, the turn of events utterly beyond his expectations.

He had thought sending the Vice Minister would be enough to salvage the situation—who knew… Qin Feng would escalate so violently, even storming the City Gate with troops?

This… this this this…

The Minister of Works flung his sleeve aside and sighed deeply: "Fools! All of you are fools!"

"That Qin Feng Xiao'er is devious beyond measure!"

"Even in Liang, his reputation was already infamous—yet that Emperor of Liang, so shrewd a ruler, still watched Qin Feng grow unchecked, powerless to stop him?"

"This man excels at patience, waiting in the shadows for his chance."

"We sit high in the Imperial Court, avoiding direct contact with Qin Feng, assuming he has no recourse—yet now, that little scoundrel Liu Yi has handed Qin Feng the knife. Tonight's affair will not end peacefully."

The Minister of Works wanted to pound his chest and beat his feet—but it was too late; he had no options left.

At that moment, the Night Owl stepped in.

Under the Minister of Works' startled and tense gaze, the Night Owl spoke bluntly and loudly:

"Your Excellency, His Majesty's decree: the Eagle Party is to be disbanded immediately. From this day forward, no one is to mention the Eagle Party again!"

"What is Your Excellency's decision?"

"Will you accept the edict—or defy it?"

Facing the aggressive Night Owl, the Minister of Works closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

A mere wastrel had offended Qin Feng—and now the cost was the dissolution of the Eagle Party.

Hmph. Just as the rumors said: anyone who provokes Qin Feng loses a layer of skin.

As the Minister of Works raged inwardly, a withered voice came from behind the Screen.

"Your Excellency, accept the decree. Past grievances cannot be settled in this moment."

Without turning around, the Minister of Works waved his hand at the Night Owl, signaling acceptance.

After the Night Owl left, the Minister of Works turned to Lü Li and sighed: "Lü Zhu Guo, Qin Feng Xiao'er is not only treacherous—he is astonishingly bold."

"It seems defeating him is harder than climbing to heaven."

Lü Li, still emerging from the grief of his son's death, stared with icy eyes: "My son's death is an unforgivable wrong. Even if it's harder than climbing to heaven, what do I fear?"

"I care nothing for anything else!"

"I only want Qin Feng dead!"

Feeling the hatred in Lü Li's gaze, the Minister of Works felt a chill.

Lü Li had lost all reason in his thirst for revenge. The Minister wanted to retreat—but he was already bound to Lü Li; there was no escape.

His own official future, he feared, would be fraught with misfortune.

The Minister of Works let out a long sigh—and walked the path to the end.

At the same time, Chen Si relayed the newly acquired information to Qin Feng atop the City Gate Tower.

"Brother Qin, although we didn't capture the real culprit, the Eagle Party has been disbanded!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng, who had just been tense and hostile, immediately broke into a smile.

"Hahaha, the real culprit? Isn't he already dead?"

"Big Brother Chen, I'm coming down now."

Qin Feng was filled with satisfaction; he had expected the Bei Di Wang to simply scapegoat some Ministry of Works Official, but instead, even the Eagle Party had been disbanded.

This outcome far exceeded Qin Feng's expectations.

It seemed the Imperial Court of the Di Kingdom clearly understood the nation's future and knew exactly what Qin Feng cared about most—otherwise, how could they have prescribed such a precise remedy?

Moreover, the fact that the Bei Di Wang paid such a heavy price today to win back Qin Feng proved he had no real leverage left; Qin Feng had successfully tested the Bei Di Wang's true depth.

It was certain that, for a long time to come, the Bei Di Wang would not receive Qin Feng.

It wasn't out of fear of appearing weak, but simply because he had no cards left to play—even meeting Qin Feng would be meaningless.

As Qin Feng descended from the City Gate Tower, everyone's tense hearts finally settled.

The happiest, of course, was Jing Ci.