Curtain-Rolling General knelt on the ground. After hearing Queen Mother of the West's words, he raised his head slightly and looked at her.
Though it sounded like an ordinary question, it carried profound implications.
If he had accidentally shattered it, the punishment would be somewhat lighter. But if he had deliberately broken it, that would be betrayal—a grave crime punishable by death.
Curtain-Rolling General paused before saying, "Your Majesty, this minor god shattered it deliberately."
He was telling the truth. Though Curtain-Rolling General had been deeply conflicted and his mind had been muddled at the time, deep down, he had wanted to smash the Glazed Glass Cup and save Uchiha Shin.
When Queen Mother of the West heard Curtain-Rolling General's answer, she could not help frowning.
She was angry, but she also felt somewhat helpless toward him. Couldn't he have just said he had broken it by accident?
Queen Mother of the West had already intended to punish him lightly, yet this general refused to say so.
From Queen Mother of the West's earlier question, Curtain-Rolling General had known that she intended to handle the matter leniently. However, he was unwilling to lie.
"Mother, I think you should punish him lightly. Curtain-Rolling General has always been utterly loyal to you. This time, he only blocked Mother because of me. If Mother wishes to punish someone, then your daughter is the greatest offender." Xiu Xiu walked over and said to Queen Mother of the West.
Looking at her daughter, Queen Mother of the West felt a heaviness settle in her heart.
"Please spare Curtain-Rolling General this once, for the sake of your daughter, who does not have long to live," Xiu Xiu continued, leaning against Queen Mother of the West.
Hearing her daughter's words, Queen Mother of the West grew even