Di Xin: I Will Not Take a Consort! Then He Turned Around: Su Hu, Send Your Daughter to Keep the Queen Company

Fei Zhong and You Hun hurriedly turned toward Su Hu and perfunctorily cupped their hands.

"Marquis Su, we were too abrupt earlier. We hope you can forgive us."

Su Hu's words caught in his throat, making his old face flush red with discomfort.

He was unconvinced.

Very unconvinced.

"Great King, but these two villains..."

He was just about to speak when Jiang Huanchu, on his left, turned slightly, conveniently blocking part of Su Hu's view.

Jiang Huanchu's voice was steady and resonant.

"Great King, your wisdom is unmatched."

"Since the Great King has personally dispelled the rumors, we, as your subjects, naturally understand your selfless intentions."

"Marquis Su, since this was a misunderstanding, you should also know when to stop."

As the leader of the Four Great Marquises spoke, his words carried tremendous weight.

Although Su Hu had a fiery temper, he still held a measure of respect for Jiang Huanchu.

He clenched his teeth and could only mutter, "Your subject... accepts the decree."

Although he had failed to chop down those two treacherous villains, at least the Great King had personally promised not to take a consort. The sword hanging over his head was finally gone.

He was just preparing to rise, thank the Great King, and leave, eager to get away from this wretched place.

Yet above the imperial steps, Di Xin suddenly spoke again.

"By the way, Minister Su."

"I do have a private matter I would like to discuss with you, Marquis."

A private matter?

Su Hu's heart gave a jolt.

"Please speak, Great King. As long as it is within my power, I will not hesitate even if it costs me my life."

Di Xin sighed, a trace of helplessness appearing on his face.

"It concerns the Queen."

"The Queen has not been in very