The Imperial Study was filled with officials having different expressions on their faces. Baili Qingcang glared angrily at the Governor of Capital Guards who was kneeling on the ground. "Sun Sheng, I entrusted the safety of the capital to you because I trust your ability. But now, can you tell me why so many ladies and daughters of aristocratic families were poisoned overnight?"

The Governor of Capital Guards knelt on the ground with a pale face. "Your Majesty, I'm guilty. ...