Di Xin's imposing gaze swept over Bo Yikao, who stood below with a gentle, jade-like bearing, and a trace of pity appeared in his eyes.
With his intelligence, he naturally understood that Bo Yikao's appearance here was not merely Marquis of the West's scheme to mislead others.
It also represented that, in Ji Chang's eyes, Bo Yikao had already been completely reduced to a discarded pawn.
The only path awaiting him was death. If Ji Chang rebelled against Great Shang, before Great Shang could suppress the rebellion, he would certainly use Bo Yikao as a sacrifice to raise the flag.
Moreover, Di Xin felt that with Ji Chang's hypocritical character, Great Shang might not even get the chance to act.
Before Western Qi rebelled, it would send someone to assassinate Bo Yikao, then frame Great Shang for it.
After all, what excuse could be more suitable for Ji Chang's treacherous yet seemingly loyal character than the heir being murdered, leaving Western Qi no choice but to send troops in retaliation?
Since he was a discarded pawn, Di Xin could not be bothered to exchange many words with Bo Yikao.
After some customary courtesies between sovereign and subject, Di Xin directly issued an edict. "Western Qi's heir, Bo Yikao, is commendable in loyalty and filial piety, which greatly comforts my heart. From this day forth, he is to be ennobled as Marquis Anle and granted a residence in Zhaoge."
The ministers fell silent. At this critical moment in the Tribulation, since Marquis of the West had sent his heir to Zhaoge, he was clearly meant to serve as a hostage demonstrating his loyalty.
For Di Xin to grant him a nominal noble title and bestow a residence upon him already counted as preserving Marquis of the West's dignity!
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