The King of Goguryeo wore a conflicted expression, unable to decide.
But in the end, he chose to heed the Minister of Internal Affairs. Looking desolate, he said, "Minister of Internal Affairs, you will have full responsibility for this matter."
"Our country's fate rests with you."
He did not want to become a vassal state of Great Han, but he had no choice left. Otherwise, he could only wait for his kingdom to be destroyed.
"Your subject obeys!"
The Minister of Internal Affairs bowed deeply and hurried away.
Cui Lin was being held in the royal palace's prison.
Though he was now behind bars, he felt not the slightest bit like a prisoner. Instead, his heart brimmed with lofty ambition.
"If I am killed while representing Great Han on a mission abroad, I wonder what the history books will say about me... Never mind. Let future generations judge."
"In the end, my name will go down in history!"
Cui Lin's face was wreathed in smiles. The thought of leaving a bold stroke in the history books made him feel particularly carefree.
This was his lifelong dream!
Just as Cui Lin was still wondering how the history books would judge him, the Minister of Internal Affairs arrived with a group of Royal City Guards.
Have they come to kill me?
Delighted at the sight, Cui Lin hastily rose and denounced them with righteous indignation. "You barbarians of a paltry little country dare defy your betters! If you want to kill me, go ahead!"
"I am an envoy of Great Han! I would rather die than submit to you!"
The Minister of Internal Affairs' mouth twitched at these words. He badly wanted to expose this shameless fellow, but ultimately held his tongue.
With an obliging smile, the Minister of Internal Affairs