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"Of course I remember!"

Chu Liang reflexively shouted back, then paused slightly.

In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

It was like back when he was in school—he had not finished his essay homework, yet the teacher had called on him to stand up and recite it.

He had to say something, but he had no idea whether opening his mouth would bring fortune or disaster.

As his thoughts raced, he rose and continued, "The general has misunderstood. I did nothing."

"Nothing?" Jing Wuya scrutinized him. "Consort Li is bewitchingly beautiful, once a famed beauty of Canglang City. You could resist that temptation?"

"Consort Li did come by just now, but I rejected her on the spot." Chu Liang followed his lead.

So Jing Wuya's prohibition was likely related to the consorts.

"Mm..." Jing Wuya nodded his iron head. "Though I had you study the king's bearing and manner of speech for some time, those are ultimately external things. There are many truly private occasions we know nothing about. If those personal attendants or consorts notice something off about you, it will create trouble for no reason."

"Your subordinate understands," Chu Liang replied.

"For now, the people of Fuyou still cannot accept a change of dynasty, so you must replace him for a while longer. After some time, once both court and country have accepted this general's command, you may retire after your success. In the court of the new Fuyou Kingdom, there will be a place for you." Jing Wuya continued.

He was dangling a carrot in front of me.

Once you truly usurp the throne and seize power, would you still keep someone who knows your secret alive? Being left without even a whole corpse would be the likelier outcome.

Chu Liang sneered inwardly, but said