When the Emperor mentioned punishment, everyone was shaken even Lord Zhong and the atmosphere in the private room became suffocating. Shengli was sternly looking at the Emperor as if he had reached to a decision and AoTian's face fell too. Xing who noticed everyone's attitude wondered why they just shut their mouth and have become all docile. What does me hiding my identity got to do with the Emperor? She thought?
Xing who knew to maintain authority, the Emperor must be deified, did not have any idea about the power of the Emperor and because these people knew his power they are being humble now especially when he is angry. After all the words of the Emperor have the weight of the nine tripod cauldrons and cannot be taken back. Even if he says something in a fit of anger, it will be taken into account and will be followed.