Chapter 768

"What?" Chen Zhong cried out in shock.

The other officials could not help raising their heads as well, staring at the Jade Qi Emperor in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock.

His Majesty was actually going to wage war against the Southern Chu Kingdom?

The Jade Qi Emperor looked at the officials, his gaze icy and piercing. "What? Could it be that you do not agree?"

After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Zhong stepped forward and cupped his fists. "Your Majesty, I believe this is not the right time. We must not act rashly."

"Oh? Why not?" The Jade Qi Emperor raised a brow, lounging lazily against the back of his chair as he looked at Chen Zhong with interest.

After a brief pause, Chen Zhong said, "Your Majesty, the Southern Chu Kingdom is currently in need of capable people. If our Yu Qi Kingdom wages war against them now, would that not be taking advantage of their misfortune? It would be improper."

"Then, according to you, Chen Zhong, should I give up on the Southern Chu Kingdom?" The Jade Qi Emperor curled his lips into a wicked smile, one filled with endless coldness.

Chen Zhong shook his head. "Your Majesty, you misunderstand. That is not what I mean."

"Since that is not what you mean, then do as I say. I want the people of the realm to see that the Southern Chu Kingdom is not under the control of the Demon Clan." After speaking coldly, the Jade Qi Emperor turned to the guard standing behind him and ordered sharply, "Someone, deliver my imperial decree. At noon tomorrow, the Yu Qi Kingdom and the Southern Chu Kingdom shall join in marriage."

"Yes." Upon hearing this, the guard immediately withdrew to carry out the Jade Qi Emperor's decree.

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