Chapter 101

Chapter 101: The Great Purge Begins

Fortunately, Qin Xian did not forget her, which touched Su Keqing deeply. She couldn’t help but lean into Qin Xian’s embrace. Despite only knowing him for a month, Su Keqing had already come to rely on Qin Xian as her pillar of support.

Feeling the warmth in his arms, Qin Xian smiled gently and offered a few words of comfort. Then, he carried Su Keqing to the bed.

Time seemed to pass in a blur until the late hours of the night. When they finally got up to wash and tidy themselves, Su Keqing’s exquisite face still bore traces of discomfort, a clear sign that Qin Xian had not gone easy on her.

“I’ve already arranged for an entertainment company to be established, with an investment of 2 billion,” Qin Xian said calmly. “It will exist solely to support you. Someone will contact you about it tomorrow.”

Hearing this, Su Keqing’s expression turned to one of shock as she gazed at Qin Xian. Two billion! She was no naive girl—she understood the magnitude of this sum.

An entertainment company of this scale would be among the top in the entire empire, let alone one dedicated to serving just her.

Su Keqing nodded softly and said in a delicate voice, “I belong to you. Whatever you say goes.”

Seeing her gentle and submissive demeanor, Qin Xian couldn’t help but feel another surge of desire to ravage her further.

Two billion was no small amount. Even with the Qin family’s resources, it wasn’t easy to allocate such a large sum instantly.

The Qin family might not be a bank, but they could control one. Qin Xian directly transferred the funds from the Imperial Central Bank to register the entertainment company.

The legalities and processes surrounding such a massive fund transfer? Someone else would handle them. No one would investigate, and no one would dare.

Of course, Qin Xian’s extravagant investment wasn’t merely to please Su Keqing—it was for his own benefit. Su Keqing’s profession as a Starlight Songstress granted a 10% experience buff through her Radiant Intimacy aura.

As her level increased, the aura could be upgraded, providing up to a 50% experience buff. To maximize this advantage, Qin Xian needed to boost her level quickly.

The Starlight Songstress class gains experience by holding concerts and selling records. Establishing a large entertainment company specifically for her was a necessary step.

Su Keqing asked softly, “Shall I start work tomorrow then?”

Qin Xian shook his head. “In a couple of days.”

“Why?” she inquired curiously.

A faint smile appeared on Qin Xian’s face, his gaze profound. “Because the capital won’t be peaceful for the next two days.”

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In the 8th district, home to various governmental institutions, stood the Empire’s Ministry of Civil Affairs. This department, responsible for managing the empire’s population statistics and civic matters, wielded immense power and employed over 5,000 personnel across more than twenty divisions.

Among them, the Statistics Division handled population records and updates to the empire’s census.

The division’s head, Dai Qun, was a 47-year-old official whose rapid career advancement marked him as successful. Sitting in his office, Dai Qun stared at his computer screen, lost in thought.

“I wonder how young master Ye Xuan is doing?”

Unknown to many, Dai Qun was a former subordinate of the Ye family. On paper, he had no connection to the Ye family—a crucial factor that allowed him to become the head of the Statistics Division.

After the Ye family’s extermination, its faction members were ruthlessly purged. Dai Qun’s bureaucratic background and impeccable record helped him avoid suspicion.

However, few knew the truth. Years ago, when Dai Qun ventured into the Desolate Lands to hunt monsters, he found himself in grave danger.

It was Ye Buxiu, the head of the Ye family, who saved him—a trivial act for Ye Buxiu, but one that left an indelible mark on Dai Qun’s heart. He admired Ye Buxiu’s fairness and benevolence deeply.

When the Qin family used the Statistics Division to hunt for Ye Xuan’s whereabouts, Dai Qun defied them by concealing Ye Xuan’s existence. When approached by the Ye family’s remnants, he agreed without hesitation to protect them.

Over the years, he covertly used his authority to shield Ye Xuan and other Ye family loyalists.

Even within the Ministry of Civil Affairs, many Ye family sympathizers worked under his protection. Unseen by the public, the Ye family’s influence was gradually resurfacing.

As Dai Qun pondered, a knock at his office door interrupted his thoughts. His secretary entered and respectfully said, “Director, the afternoon meeting is about to begin.”

It was a full-staff meeting of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and as the head of the Statistics Division, Dai Qun was required to attend. He nodded solemnly. “Understood.”

The meeting hall, capable of accommodating thousands, was filled with all the ministry’s employees. The meeting’s agenda focused on “Researching the Empire’s Governance and its Spirit of Civic Advancement.”

Jiang Kang, the ministry’s top official, was delivering an impassioned speech on adhering to the Cardinal Council’s directives to promote the empire’s welfare.

Suddenly, the doors to the hall burst open, and a group of individuals in black uniforms strode in, interrupting the proceedings. The room fell silent as everyone recognized them—the Empire’s Ministry of Supervision.

The agents quickly made their way to the stage where Dai Qun sat. The leader, a young man with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, addressed him.

“Director Dai Qun of the Statistics Division?”

Dai Qun’s face turned pale as he swallowed nervously and nodded mechanically. “Yes, that’s me.”

The young man’s smile widened. “I am Ou Yue, Senior Inspector of the Second Division of the Ministry of Supervision.”

“Director Dai, the Ministry of Supervision requires your cooperation for some matters. Please come with us.”