C709 She Killed the Chicken to Warn the Monkey

"You were sent by His Majesty, so naturally, you're one of his trusted guards. Tomorrow, report on my situation and discreetly pour this into his cup."

The next day.

In front of all the officials, Pei Xuanzhang severely punished Minister Zhu, sentencing him to execution. His family, though spared from death, was demoted to commoners as a warning to others.

"Minister Zhu