Blossom in Adversity

C163. The Authority of the Seventh Stars Bureau.

Chapter 163: The Authority of the Seventh Stars Bureau

Gu Yanxi helped the person to a distant place to sit, while Lai Fu quickly called for someone to tidy up.

"Have some light food sent over." Thinking about the appetizers he had enjoyed at the Hua family's, Gu Yanxi planned to fetch some to bring into the palace. With his uncle's recent health condition and the newly discontinued Golden Elixir, he doubted he would have much of an appetite.

Shao Yao looked up. "Yan Ge, I need to stay in the palace for a few days."

"Alright, stay in the side hall. I'll ask grandmother to send two people to accompany you," Gu Yanxi replied.

Shao Yao didn't mind these arrangements. She placed the medical records and diet plan from the Imperial Hospital together, flipping through to find the corresponding dates before browsing ahead.

Gu Yanxi didn't interrupt her, turning instead to kneel before the Emperor to make his request. Before he could speak, the Emperor reached out his hand, palm up, holding...

"The Tiger Seal is yours now. The entire military force in the capital will heed your command," the Emperor handed the Tiger Seal to his nephew, gently covering his hand and patting it. "Use it well. Your uncle's life and legacy are now in your hands."

Gu Yanxi bit his tongue. "Yes, I... will protect you with all I have."

For your trust in me, I am willing to sacrifice everything!

Taking a deep breath, Gu Yanxi rose, putting on his mask and walked out, raising the Tiger Seal in his hand. "Everyone, listen up."

The Commander of the Imperial Guards gasped in disbelief. The Emperor had entrusted the Tiger Seal to someone else?

Emotions roiled within him, yet his actions were swift and steady. Holding the hilt of his sword, he knelt on one knee. "The Seal commands, ready for orders."

The members of the undercover Seventh Constellation Bureau and the Emperor's covert guards emerged from the shadows, all kneeling in anticipation of instructions.

"Palace consorts, royal concubines, and princes, return to your designated places and refrain from wandering. Anyone caught deviating will be treated as spies!" Gu Yanxi's gaze swept over the visible palace rooftops nearby. "This includes all consorts, princes, and princesses within the palace."

"Yes."

"Commander Fu Gang, personally visit the residences of the four princes. Instruct them to stay indoors and await the Emperor's summons. They are not to leave their residences until called upon."

Symbolizing his authority over the Imperial Guards, this was the first time Fu Gang had witnessed the power of the Seventh Stars Bureau's leader. Right at the doorstep of the imperial study, in plain view of the Emperor, Gu Yanxi boldly issued commands to consorts and princes alike!

Crossing the line?

Of course he crossed the line. Even if it cost him ten lives, he wouldn't back down!

But this man was the leader of the Seventh Stars Bureau, and even the palace consorts and princes would have to endure his authority!

Throughout the Great Daqing Dynasty, the Seventh Stars Bureau had always held authority over countless others and garnered the trust of the Emperor. The leader of the Seventh Stars Bureau had never failed to meet the Emperor's expectations.

As the Commander of the Imperial Guards, Fu Gang came from a distinguished background. On his first day in office, his father summoned him to the study room without any warnings or instructions on how to conduct himself. Instead, he emphasized the importance of the Seventh Stars Bureau and gave him a warning: treat the words of the Bureau's leader as if they were the Emperor's own!