A Truly Peaceful Month

Xu Tianran's attitude had changed too quickly, leaving the three representatives unable to understand what he had said before he abruptly changed the subject.

Still, he had achieved his purpose. Why bother worrying about anything else?

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely send news of our victory back to the Imperial Palace!"

Xu Tianran did not reply. He merely raised a hand, signaling for everyone to leave.

They had already been in court for more than an hour, yet no one seemed to care that their injured emperor needed to rest and recover his strength.

Otherwise, when Jiang Yuheng arrived, how could he spare the patience to play with him?

Kong Deming frowned slightly. Just as he was about to say something, Ju Zi beside him raised a hand and stopped him.

That was simply Xu Tianran's personality. Once he made a decision, no one could change it. Any opposing voice sounded like treason to him.

"For the sake of your safety, it would be better if you didn't speak carelessly." Ju Zi smiled as she spoke.

How could Kong Deming not understand this principle? But those soldiers being sent to their deaths were all Soul Engineers he had painstakingly trained, and some had even become his students.

Even if they truly had to die, they should at least die meaningfully instead of throwing their lives away for nothing!

"Your Majesty, launching an expedition now is too forced. Everyone is still immersed in the matter involving the Royal Dragon Soul Engineer Legion's commander. If we truly clash head-on with the Frost Dragon Butterfly, we will be the ones to suffer."

Xu Tianran's gaze turned cold. Although his emotions had changed for only a brief instant, Ju Zi, who understood him best, still noticed.

"So? Are you opposing me?"

"This