Judging from how unified the thoughts and actions of the factions in the central court, Azief could make one inference.
She uses the Shadow Guards to quickly controls the many factions in the capital.
This alone would give reason for her to be punished. Because the Shadow Guards could only be used by him.
Of course, there is exception. Since Sasha is now regent, she could basically use the Shadow Guards for herself.
After all, when Loki was a regent, he also uses the power of the Shadow Guards to do his bidding
He shakes his head
"I need to ask a second opinion" he thought to himself.
Azief walk away from the study room and he seems to be walking out of Sasha office.
Looking left and right, seeing the Keeper of Palace in some corners of the hallways and pathways in the sky walking
These are the people that keep this titanic palace working.