Chapter 604 - Shaking Court and Commoners Alike

The Department of Internal Affairs had come to arrest Titan Duelbringer, only to have ‘Titan Dragonguard’ show up, strip their director naked, and force him to his knees. The news flew as surely as if it had wings. Within a day, everyone in the imperial city had heard the story, from the most important people down to the most insignificant figures, and everyone was shocked to the core. Of course, they were also very curious to see how the imperial court would punish Titan Dragonguard for flagrantly violating the rules.

However, what happened next defied all predictions. The court didn’t punish him at all. In fact, they didn’t even respond to the situation, as if they didn’t care at all about the fight that had played out.

Some people in the know were aware that the Director of Internal Affairs was backed by the crown prince, and they were hoping to see a fight break out between the crown prince and Titan Dragonguard.

But soon the reality became clear. After Princess Jadefall was promoted to the position of eminent princess, she was just as powerful and influential as the crown prince. And of course, Yang Qi was her most trusted subordinate.

“Incredible. I can’t believe that Titan Dragonguard fought so many of the imperial guard. He didn't back down an inch, and even threatened to take the fight to the crown prince.”

“Titan Dragonguard is amazing. He really earned face for Princess Jadefall. With him as her right-hand man, she'slike a tiger that has grown wings.”

“A year ago nobody had ever heard of Titan Dragonguard. Who could ever have guessed that he would be so strong?”

“Let’s wait and see what happens. Surely the imperial court will punish him eventually. The Director of Internal Affairs really suffered a dismal fate. The mere thought of what happened is terrifying.”

All of the talk in the imperial city was either about Yang Qi and the Director of Internal Affairs, or about the crown prince and Princess Jadefall. It was fairly obvious to any perceptive people that the latter two were in conflict, and that Princess Jadefall had won a big victory. For someone as important as the crown prince to have suffered such extraordinary shame and humiliation was a big matter, and there was no way he wouldn't react.

As the court and the commoners were all talking about the matter, Yang Qi was meeting with Princess Jadefall in her mansion.

“You went a bit too far, Titan Dragonguard,” she said. She looked different than when she led her forces into battle. She wore a long robe embroidered with gold thread that accentuated her lithe form. Now she looked like the picture of a beautiful, young woman.

“If someone tries to make a move on me,” Yang Qi replied, “I strike back with lightning force. The fact that I didn't kill the Director of Internal Affairs was enough of a show of mercy.” He sat in front of Princess Jadefall at a tea table, upon which she prepared cup after cup of tea for them to enjoy. The steaming tea emitted spirit energy that wafted into the air and took the shape of immortal cranes, clouds, heavenly wind, dragons, tigers, and the like.