Volume One, Chapter Fifty-Eight
Su Yan said, "We only have two choices now. First, lead those who support us and defect to the Kingdom Alliance. If we raise an army now, the result will only be defeat. Second, gamble that they won't discover we were the ones who poisoned him. This may be a test. If you pass it, you will become the king of the Fire Flame Kingdom."
Li Baiqing thought seriously before saying, "I choose the second option!"
Su Yan asked Li Baiqing sternly, "Are you sure?"
Li Baiqing nodded. "We can't take many people with us. So many supported me only because of Huo Baiwu's backing. If Huo Baiwu were dead, it would be fine, but he isn't. Not many will support us. Defecting to the Kingdom Alliance like this would be a humiliation."
Su Yan said, "Alright. I'll erase all the evidence. What comes next depends on the Mandate of Heaven!"
Li Baiqing replied in a low voice, "Mm!"
Huo Qing'er also received the news and rushed over anxiously. "Husband, take your people and leave quickly! My second sister is coming to arrest you!"
Li Baiqing said calmly, "I didn't poison him. I trust Father King and Mother Queen. You don't need to worry about me."
Huo Qing'er said worriedly, "But this is too dangerous!"
Li Baiqing smiled. "I trust Father King and Mother Queen, and I trust justice. The truth will surely come to light."
As he said those words, Li Baiqing's expression did not change in the slightest, as though he truly had been wronged.
Hearing this, Huo Qing'er nodded. She also believed that her father and mother would not harm Li Baiqing without reason.
Huo Bai Niao entered with her people and said somewhat unexpectedly, "Why haven't you run yet? I deliberately came