"Rebel... rebel?" Wanyan Yuan trembled all over. Though he was deeply dissatisfied with that elder brother of his, he had never once considered rebellion. After all, his branch of the family had always been thinly populated, and with Prince Wei dead, he was now the sole heir to the throne. He still harbored hopes in his heart.
Though they were not truly husband and wife, Daiqisi understood her "husband's" temperament very well. She knew that unless she forced him into a corner, he would find it difficult to make up his mind.
"If you are afraid, then forget it. From now on, I will simply serve His Majesty properly and make sure you remain safe for the rest of your life," Daiqisi said calmly.
The reason she wanted to use this opportunity to force Wanyan Yuan into rebellion was that the situation at the Persian Headquarters was becoming increasingly dire. She had to seize control of the Jin Dynasty's power as soon as possible. Compared with Wanyan Dan, Wanyan Yuan was obviously much easier to control. Moreover, once Wanyan Yuan became emperor, she could rightfully become Empress. Then, with a few words whispered by his pillow, she could influence the Jin Dynasty's policies toward the Mongol Empire. If she relied directly on Wanyan Dan instead, their relationship would appear somewhat improper to outsiders, and her identity could never be brought into the light. Naturally, her influence over Wanyan Dan would be limited.
Provoked by his wife, Wanyan Yuan's face alternated between green and red, and his breathing quickened. Daiqisi watched him quietly from the side without saying anything to disturb him. After a long while, Wanyan Yuan took a deep breath. "Wanyan Dan has gone too far. Since he has shown no kindness, then he cannot blame me for showing