The Emperor's Scheme

"...?"

Emperor Sheng's words caught for a moment as he looked at Ye Li with slight surprise.

"What else?"

"I summoned the two generals here this time for the matter of suppressing the rebellion in the Eastern Territory."

"You misunderstood." Ye Li's calm gaze settled on Emperor Sheng, his tone utterly without fluctuation. "I asked why you wanted to wipe out the Great Brahma Palace. What else is there?"

Li Yuyao, standing nearby, revealed a few traces of confusion.

She looked at Ye Li, then at Emperor Sheng, completely unable to understand why Ye Li had suddenly asked such a question.

Hadn't His Majesty already explained it clearly?

To eliminate rebels, for the country and its people—what other reason could there be?

"..."

Emperor Sheng's brows furrowed slightly, seemingly somewhat displeased by Ye Li's persistent questioning.

Yet he maintained an emperor's composure and explained,

"General Ye, I have already made it clear. The people of the Eastern Territory have suffered deeply at their hands, and the Great Brahma Palace harbors sinister designs. I wish to pull out this poisonous thorn for the country and its people!"

"Could it be that General Ye believes this reason is not sufficient?"

"A lie." Ye Li's pitch-black eyes were sharp as blades, boring straight into Emperor Sheng's face. "What exactly is the reason? Please make it clear."

He paused, then added indifferently. The chill in his voice made even Li Yuyao beside him feel a shiver in her heart.

"Let me make this clear beforehand. I hate it most when people lie to my face."

"General Ye!" Li Yuyao could not help crying out, instinctively wanting to ease the tension.

She felt that Ye Li's actions were truly rather abrupt.

Emperor Sheng's expression completely darkened.

The vast pressure belonging to the peak of the