"Your Majesty uses power to pressure me, thinking that this would make me submit. However, now I am merely five steps away from Your Majesty. If I decide to act, what can Your Majesty do? Or does Your Majesty always believe that I am just a weak scholar who only speaks big truths?"
Luo'er's words were steady and calm, yet filled with murderous intent. After all, having seen the big world, Emperor Wu was mistaken in trying to oppress Luo'er with power.
"I only want to clarify my thoughts and do not intend to interfere with Your Majesty's family affairs. Your Majesty can rest assured on this point," Luo'er continued.
"Has the National Advisor been entrusted by the Cabinet?"
Emperor Wu still appeared very cautious.
"I am not familiar with the Cabinet; is Your Majesty worried that I am intentionally prying? If this is the case, why would I go through this trouble?"