However, Governor Bai still harbored a glimmer of hope, as he had already devised a plan for self-preservation. Having held the position of governor in the Vermilion Bird Imperial City's North City Government Office for so many years, without the skill of shifting blame onto others, he would have been removed from his post long ago.
The government officers who arrested Chu Feng could all serve as scapegoats.
Especially Elder Chang, who was at the forefront, made for a perfect scapegoat. With his countermeasures decided, Governor Bai felt somewhat settled.
"Damn it, Wang Ji is only a Fourth-grade official, how could he possibly procure a Holy Decree?"
"Moreover, to specifically request a Holy Decree for such a petty individual as Chu Feng, could it be that the Vermilion Bird Emperor has too much free time on his hands?"
Manager Pang shuddered with fear, almost losing his grip on the hot iron in his hand, nearly dropping it onto his own foot.
