When Chu Xianda asked about Li Mu Yang, quite a few people present underwent a drastic change of expression.
Li Yan, standing among the stewards, was utterly shocked. He had never imagined that the lofty monarch would take the initiative to mention his son's name. After the battle between Li Mu Yang and Xifeng Sword God, he had known that the matter would be difficult to resolve peacefully. However, he had always feared retaliation from Still Water Sword Hall. He had never expected that even the ruler of an entire nation would take such an interest in this affair.
Li Yan had not experienced too many great battles in his life. He had once been Young Lady Gongsun Yu's coachman and was now Old Master Lu Xingkong's steward. It could be said that his current achievements already marked the peak of his life.
Thus, when he heard his own son's name spoken by that unreachable great figure, he felt an extremely absurd and unreal sensation.
Luo Qi stood beside Young Lady Gongsun Yu. When she heard Chu Xianda ask about Li Mu Yang, both their faces turned pale as well. Luo Qi was furious and frightened, while Gongsun Yu was somewhat calmer, though she was equally worried about Li Mu Yang's safety.
The two women exchanged a glance, but in the end could only remain silent.
A matter like this could only be handled by the men of the family.
Li Sinian stood beside Li Mu Yang and squeezed her brother's hand tightly. "Brother, it's fine. He's only asking."
Although Li Sinian was comforting Li Mu Yang, she was actually even more nervous and uneasy than he was.
"That person is the emperor! The ruler of a nation who stands supreme beneath the heavens!"
Li Mu Yang squeezed his sister's