The Little Emperor—the ignorant boy he had once seen—had now openly challenged his authority, elevating an unknown newcomer, Li Si, to a position equal to his own.
To Minister Honest, this was an immense insult and provocation.
He had spent years struggling and climbing through this Empire, relying on his intelligence and ruthless methods to rise step by step to his current position.
Yet the Little Emperor had disregarded his years of effort and casually placed a newcomer before him.
Anger flashed in Minister Honest's eyes.
He understood that once Li Si rose to power, his own influence would inevitably suffer a severe blow. He could not allow his life's work to go to waste like this.
So, not long after the meeting ended, he immediately summoned his confidants and subordinates.
They gathered in a secluded manor, where the air was thick with tension and oppression.
Minister Honest's voice was cold and resolute. "We must do everything possible to suppress Li Si."
His words carried an unquestionable determination.
"We cannot let him gain a foothold in this Empire. Once he rises to power, all our positions will be in grave danger."
His confidants answered in unison, "Yes!"
They knew Minister Honest's temperament and methods were both exceedingly formidable. Once he decided to do something, he would stop at nothing to achieve his goal.
Besides, they all understood just how great a threat Li Si posed to Minister Honest.
"Minister, you still control the Empire's Assassin Organization."
One confidant spoke in a low voice.
"Invisible Blade is the deadliest of all! Could Li Si possibly escape the Invisible Blade?"
Minister Honest nodded, a vicious gleam flashing through his eyes. "That's right. I will have the Assassin Organization strike with full force. Li Si must disappear from this Empire."
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