Ye Wuyue felt somewhat weary, her thoughts subdued, so she didn’t pay much attention,

"What could possibly trouble Prime Minister Gong?"

Gong Tianrui sighed, "As a servant of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty, I am constantly worried about its stability."

"The prosperity of the Immortal Dynasty is inseparable from Prime Minister Gong’s contributions."

"If, when I retire to my hometown, I could earn from my fellow courtiers a single phrase: ’Dedicated entirely to the nation,’ it would be the greatest honor." Gong Tianrui said, "I have no grand ambition, only hoping for a stable tenure. But now, with demon cultivators causing chaos, and the court filled with intrigue, external threats and internal strife, stability is hard to claim."

Ye Wuyue suddenly felt a sharp prick in her forehead, instantly becoming alert, her pupils flickering with faint light,

"External threats and internal strife? What do you mean by that?"

Gong Tianrui said with distress, "I never thought that despite our sincerity in Shangjing, it would be repaid with such treacherous intent."

Within Ye Wuyue’s heart brewed intense unease, she expanded her spirit sense, only to discover that her entire residence was covered by a massive array! Qi flow, Dao intent, spirit souls - none could pass through.

She suppressed her unease and asked calmly,

"So, Prime Minister Gong visits late at night, could it be to ask for my help?"

Gong Tianrui said, "Shangjing Immortal Dynasty is not anyone’s stage, it cannot accommodate the grand presence of General Director Ye. Kindly return to the Heaven-Questioning Sect."

Ye Wuyue chuckled, "So, I’m the one with malicious intent, am I?"

Gong Tianrui’s face remained calm.

Ye Wuyue turned around, "Prime Minister Gong, you shouldn’t have come here yourself. You should have sent some random nobody to distance yourself. Once you drive me away, punish those nobodies who came to force you, then reluctantly take my place with the guise of righteousness. Wouldn’t that suit your role much better?"

Gong Tianrui solemnly said, "This journey is for the safety of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty. As the Right Minister of the Dynasty, I must take the lead."

Ye Wuyue instantly realized that Gong Tianrui intended to brand her as "having ulterior motives," leaving her mired in mud, completely removed from the Demon Extermination Bureau. Such words spoken by any random person hold no weight, but when said by the first person under the Immortal Emperor, they carry authority.

"So, why am I the one with ulterior motives?"

Gong Tianrui said seriously,

"You have seven deadly sins. Neglecting the big picture, forcibly promoting close associates, that is favoritism; abusing the power of the Demon Extermination Bureau, forcing local officials to act, that is tyranny; withholding information, creating a separate faction, that is treachery..." As he recited each sin, he presented corresponding charges, densely recording all of Ye Wuyue’s actions within the Demon Extermination Bureau - personnel shifts, task arrangements, intelligence handling... both public and private, all revealed unmistakably.

Seeing this, Ye Wuyue realized that Gong Tianrui had placed spies throughout the departments of the Demon Extermination Bureau, even beside her.

She knew that Gong Tianrui, as a power-holder, would certainly do such a thing, but she didn’t expect it to be so meticulous, so ruthless.

As an outsider, to quickly rise to the top within the Demon Extermination Bureau, she would inevitably use some unsavory means.

She had expected that one day Gong Tianrui would use these matters against her, but she hadn’t imagined that he would bide his time so long, then, in one stroke, tear the veil, giving no room for retreat.

Ye Wuyue thought rapidly, realizing that if he dared to act this way, he must be completely confident!

The Court and the Demon Extermination Bureau must both be under his control. Overturning this situation could only be done from the outside.

Outside...

Ye Wuyue questioned, "Prime Minister Gong, the charges you’ve arranged for me mean nothing. The Demon Extermination Bureau is a special establishment, not only serving the Immortal Dynasty but the entire Immortal Continent, directly reporting to Wenxin Heaven. Only Wenxin Heaven can determine my guilt."

Gong Tianrui suddenly lifted the corners of his mouth.

Seeing his expression, Ye Wuyue suddenly sensed danger, realizing she had fallen into a trap.

"General Director Ye wants Wenxin Heaven’s opinion, does she? Then... please take a look. This is a decree from Great Saint Yan Cheng Li Kaide of Wenxin Heaven."

Gong Tianrui tossed out a scroll.

Ye Wuyue opened it and immediately froze.

The scroll bore only one sentence: "Ye Wuyue, unstable in body and mind, should be carefully scrutinized."

A Great Saint’s decree cannot be forged.

Ye Wuyue was incredulous. She was certain that Gong Tianrui had never left Changning City. But where did he get this decree? Unless... Great Saint Yan Cheng had personally visited Changning City.