When Qin Qianluo's question and Feng Qingyun's answer reached the Emperor's ears, his originally composed expression changed drastically.
His brows seemed to be tightly gripped by an invisible hand, twisting into a deep "川" (river) character.
The solemnity and doubt contained within are obvious to anyone.
The emperor was completely bewildered by the novel and unfamiliar term "butterfly effect."
However, his heart was firmly anchored as if by a stabilizing force, and he was extremely certain that this was not the fault of the little girl from the Qin family.
In his mind, this must be a shocking conspiracy hidden in the shadows, meticulously planned and aimed directly at the fate of Tianxuan's country.
But who is the mastermind behind this conspiracy? Is it some ambitious schemer hiding in the shadows, or a well-organized and mysterious force?
These problems, like thick, dark clouds, loomed over his mind, leaving no room for doubt.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find a clue, which filled him with unease and vigilance.
The Emperor lowered his eyes slightly, closed them, and his expression grew increasingly solemn, as if he were trapped in a bottomless vortex of contemplation.
The entire court seemed to be frozen in place, instantly becoming so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
All the civil and military officials held their breath, not daring to make a sound, for fear of disturbing the emperor who was deep in thought.
Their gazes fell cautiously on the Emperor, their eyes filled with awe and speculation.
Trying to glean a clue from the emperor's expression, all one could see was a deep and solemn gravity.
Time flowed slowly in the silence, each second seemingly stretched out infinitely, making it feel exceptionally agonizing.
After a long while, the emperor seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly raised his eyes. A sharp, hawk-like light flashed in his originally deep eyes.
In an instant, like a sharp sword, it swiftly and accurately scanned the prince's ministers.
Wherever that gaze fell, the ministers lowered their heads, not daring to meet its eyes, as if that gaze were a sharp blade that could see through people's hearts.
As expected, the Emperor accurately noticed the undisguised resentment and dissatisfaction hidden in the eyes of several people looking at the young girl from the Qin family.
The emotions in his eyes were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves in the emperor's heart.
A nameless rage suddenly surged within the emperor, threatening to completely devour his reason.
Every blood vessel was throbbing angrily, and every cell was filled with rage.
He couldn't help but let out a heavy, cold snort, which sounded like a thunderclap in the silent court, appearing particularly abrupt.
The majesty and anger contained within it sent a shiver down the spines of everyone present.
Then, he subtly gave a wink to Eunuch Liu beside him.
Having served the Emperor for many years, Eunuch Liu was well aware of the Emperor's thoughts and immediately understood, nodding slightly.
The pen in his hand moved silently across the paper, the movements gentle yet firm, as he silently wrote down the names of those officials, the handwriting seemingly carrying a hint of coldness.
The Emperor knew very well that without the appearance of the young girl from the Qin family, Tianxuan would never have achieved its current prosperity and strength.
He himself would have already perished from that deadly poison, turning into a handful of dust.
The young girl from the Qin family was a great benefactor to both Tianxuan and him, someone who had saved his life and given him a second chance at life.
Therefore, he would never allow anyone to harbor resentment towards the young girl from the Qin family, and he would not tolerate anyone blaming her for something as unrelated as a natural disaster.
In his view, the arrival of natural disasters has its own laws governing the operation of heaven and earth, so how could it be changed by a little girl who is powerless to kill a chicken?
This is utterly absurd and completely illogical.
As prime ministers of Tianxuan Kingdom, Qin Shouzhen and Su Jinyun have been working their way up in the court for many years, and their every word and action is closely watched.
Feng Qingyun's answer was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in the court.
The two prime ministers, with their keen intuition, instantly grasped the subtlety of the situation, and a hint of doubt flashed through their minds simultaneously.
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a tacit understanding built up over years in the court. Without a word, they could comprehend each other's thoughts.
Immediately afterwards, they casually glanced across the court.
This seemingly casual glance actually concealed a hidden meaning; their gazes were like sharp eagle eyes, taking in all the changes in the expressions of the people in the court.
As expected, during this observation, they instantly caught many ministers casting subtle glances at Qin Qianluo, filled with resentment and dissatisfaction.
These gazes were like sharp blades, piercing straight at Qin Qianluo, whom they cherished, filling them with an uncontrollable resentment.
The two were furious, but they did not lose their composure. They looked up at the emperor, who was sitting high on the dragon throne.
The emperor's expression was cold and stern, his gaze sharp as he silently scrutinized everyone in the court, as if he could see into their hearts.
Seeing the emperor's calm and dignified demeanor, they felt somewhat comforted.
Having followed the Emperor for many years, they knew his thoughts and attitudes very well, and were well aware that the Emperor was always discerning and could distinguish right from wrong.
With the Emperor present, they did not need to worry too much about Qin Qianluo being subjected to unwarranted accusations and difficulties.
The two looked at each other again and nodded slightly, a simple gesture that conveyed perfect understanding.
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