Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

Even as Qiu Tu left the office with Tan Huimin and closed the door, Qiu Tu faintly heard Huang Shangzong starting the conversation with "Is that Qiu Tu?"

Outside the door, the other six senior officials were already waiting. Their expressions were rather somber.

After all, a State Speaker and a Sanctuary Member of Parliament had personally come to the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau, and the grave expression on their faces indicated that someone was going to be in trouble.

And the most likely ones in trouble were those present.

Such a high-ranking official, withheld his actions, which made even Tang Feifei, who had a powerful background, feel uneasy—after all, if Huang Shangzong truly decided to target her, the "Fengtian Faction" would find it difficult to go against his will; there were still basic rules to follow in the political field.

Qiu Tu, perhaps sensing Tang Feifei's mood, walked over to her and gently patted her hand.

Tang Feifei couldn't help but turn and glance at Qiu Tu, who gave her a reassuring smile.

It might have been just psychological comfort, but at that moment, Tang Feifei actually felt her mood stabilizing....

Following this, the two Chairs held a closed-door meeting for over ten minutes before they exited the office

and took the seven senior officials to the meeting room.

Huang Shangzong coldly scanned the few individuals present, slammed his hand down heavily on the table, then harshly said, "I came to Xinjie City because your Xinjie City Investigation Bureau has gone too far!"

"Internal strife! Self-consumption! Scheming!"

"Do you think this is peacetime?! Are you playing house?!"

Huang Shangzong's face was naturally broad and resolute. When he got angry, his thick eyebrows furrowed above his forehead and his eyes roundly stared. His presence was extremely oppressive!

His gaze swept over the seven senior officials, finally resting heavily on Yan Chen.

Looking at Yan Chen, Huang Shangzong's eyes filled with a mix of disappointment and... a trace of murderous intent!

He emphatically said, "Yan Chen! As the Bureau Chief of the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau, you bear an inescapable responsibility!"

Since Huang Shangzong had arrived, Yan Chen's complexion had already turned pale.

But now, hearing Huang Shangzong speak so bluntly, Yan Chen's expression turned even uglier.

However... the man before him was the State Speaker, the highest ranking official in the state, and also a senior member of his own faction. So he could only sit there without uttering a word...

Seeing Yan Chen like this, Huang Shangzong took a deep breath, his gaze stern, then once again swept across the few senior officials.

Then, he loudly declared, "Now is a critical time for the establishment of Dongye State! It's the crucial moment for the 'Boundless Heart Sea Exploration Plan'!"

"The state does not permit such internal strife among you!"

"So, whether it's the attack on Qiu Tu, the death of Lai Shun, or the suicide of Bai Yu! All are to end here!"

"Since the murderers have already been caught, those who should be sentenced will be sentenced, those who should be executed will be executed! From this point forward, we turn over a new leaf!"

With that, he looked first at Yu Zhengyi and then at Yan Chen.

Then, as if he had made a decision, he spoke again, "Additionally, after consultation with Chairman Huang and seeking the opinions of several other Chairs."

"Yan Chen is no longer suitable to continue as the Bureau Chief of the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau."

"Therefore, effective immediately, he is relieved from his position as the Bureau Chief of the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau."

"He will be laterally moved to the newly formed Judiciary Court in Dongye State and serve as the Court President!"

After he spoke, he gave Tang Feifei a deep look and said, "As for the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau... Tang Feifei will temporarily assume the duties of the Bureau Chief."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's series of personnel changes, the senior officials present looked at each other in bewilderment.

Tang Feifei was somewhat surprised, while Yan Chen's face turned ashen. This clearly differed from the original negotiation between the two factions.

In the room, only Qiu Tu looked relaxed, as if he had anticipated this outcome. He even found a moment amidst the tension to glance at Yu Zhengyi.

Yu Zhengyi kept his head down, his face showing guilt.

Clearly... all these changes were related to him.

Huang Shangzong came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

After announcing the appointments, he barely lingered and promptly took Yan Chen and left Xinjie City.

He didn't even allow Yan Chen time to pack his bags.

The entire process was carried out swiftly and decisively.

Soon, the outcomes of these two meetings began to spread gradually.

Upon hearing about Secretary Bai's death, Yan Chen's reassignment, and Tang Feifei becoming the Acting Bureau Chief... the entire Investigation Bureau was stunned into silence.

Everyone had only one thought: So fast, too fast...

No one had expected that the recent drama would end this way.

And the final victor turned out to be the Tang Faction?

Keep in mind, even Huang Shangzong had come! And yet he couldn't protect Yan Chen?

And the reassignment to be the President of the Court of Dongye State?

This newly established institution, in fact, most mid and low-level officials hadn't even heard of it. It still required some to go around in circles to understand the department's level and structure.

According to the official communication from the state, the Court President, belonging to the State Council, directly reports to Deputy Chairman Liu.

Equal in rank to the various city Bureau Chiefs, responsible for judging major and important cases.

At first glance... it seemed like a lateral move. But upon closer inspection... it actually seemed a bit marginalizing.

After all, what is a city's Bureau Chief? They are the local tyrants of each city, also Members of Parliament of the State Council.

Even the Chairs vie for their support.

While the Court President, though sounding impressive, is subordinated to the State Council, under its jurisdiction, also taking commands from Liu Xiongyuan....