The officials were very surprised. Was this year's new year's prayer ceremony hosted by Prefectural Prince Yi? Shouldn't the Crown Prince be the one to host such an important occasion?

Looking at Baili Junyi standing on the high platform, the Crown Prince squinted, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes. There was not a trace of light in his dark eyes.

"Kneel!" Without waiting for them to think about it, Baili Junyi instructed.

"Hah!" The ...