The moment he finished speaking, the great hall fell deathly silent.
When the officials recovered from their shock and realized what he was saying, they all gasped.
—Xu Fengchi had actually impeached Xu Jie! And with such an accusation!
Xu Jie, still kneeling on the floor, had yet to rise. The accusation struck him like a dagger, and a cold sweat broke out across his body.
He whipped his head around, his voice sharp and severe. "Lord Xu! There is no enmity between us. Why must you falsely accuse me!?"
Xu Fengchi, however, didn't even spare him a glance. His back was ramrod straight, like a drawn sword, and a chilling, oppressive aura emanated from him.
Xiao Chengxuan was also stunned, his gaze darting rapidly between the two men.
In the space of a single breath, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
'Has Xu Fengchi gone mad?'
'As an official of the Imperial Supervision Office, he has the right to impeach, but who would have thought he'd go after Xu Jie!?'
