Thus, he gently smiled: "That position... the virtuous shall take turns to sit, Xi Xi, if you wish to sit, you must strive to become a virtuous person."
Upon hearing this, Xi Xi's eyes suddenly brightened.
"Does Xi Xi still have a chance then?"
Xi Xi asked.
Lu Taibai, who was listening to this peculiar father-daughter conversation, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Though he started from humble beginnings, he never truly feared imperial authority, even daring to discuss... the topic of whether the throne could be tried upon in front of the Emperor's imposing presence.
What brazen treason!
Yet, it was fitting for his direct disciple Lu Taibai!
Atop the high platform.
The Emperor's eyes emitted an icy demeanor, his brows furrowed; Xi Xi's words unexpectedly caused his heart to skip slightly.
"Impudence!"
"Lu Taibai and Li Che, do you intend to defy the decree?"
The Emperor spoke sternly.
"Are you aware of the cost of defying the decree?"
