Chapter 1330: Espionage StormChapter 1065: I'll Give You Another Chance

The first words spoken by the great emperor as he entered the court created an atmosphere of intense solemnity within the palace.

Zhao Xuanji bowed his head and answered in a soft voice, "Your Majesty, forgive me. The old minister would never dare."

"Dare you"

The Great Emperor let out a cold snort, rose to his feet and strode before Zhao Xuanji, saying, "Is there anything else you dare not do"

Zhao Xuanji lowered his head, and he could see the lower half of the Emperor's body right in front of him.

The Great Emperor was very weak, and even when trying to stand, his body trembled slightly. It was clear that simply standing required the Great Emperor to exert all his strength.

But such was this old man, frail as a candle in the wind. As long as he opened his eyes and drew breath, no force could overturn the Qin Empire's vast domain.

“From personally burying your mentor, Lin Zhibao, in the New Year's Eve case to forming cliques and factions, establishing your own power base, and culminating in the Moonlit Gate massacre, every conspiracy and tragedy you orchestrated is appalling. Do you think I'm unaware of all this And now you dare say you are afraid”

The emperor's words, each syllable a blade, pierced into Zhao Xuanji's heart.

Zhao Xuanji abruptly raised his head, gazed at the emperor, and said: “Your Majesty naturally knows all of this. Your Majesty also knows that this old minister is merely a blade in Your Majesty’s hand. Now that this old minister wants to do something on his own, where is the wrongdoing”

"If it weren't for the Prince's relentless pressure, how could this old minister have dared to take such a gamble It is the Prince who refuses to let this old minister live alone, but this old minister doesn't wish to die yet."

The Great Emperor let out a cold snort, his frail and gaunt face contorted with indifference and ruthlessness. He said, “If you want your subjects to die, they have no choice but to die. The Prince is my son, destined to inherit my throne. If he wants you dead, why shouldn't you die”

This line perfectly showcases the coldness and ruthlessness of a generation's emperor.

Zhao Xuanji let out a wry smile and said, “Then the old minister and his subordinates deserve to be buried with Your Majesty”

"As a loyal servant for over forty years, I have dedicated my life to the court. Is this all that awaits me in the end To die without honor"

You can't die.

The great emperor's gaze was fixed on Zhao Xuanji, his imperial might radiating out. Even with a body nearing the end of its life, he unleashed an incredibly powerful aura, like a vast and mighty river, ready to engulf Zhao Xuanji completely.

But your wings, I shall have them clipped for the Crown Prince.

Zhao Xuanji widened his eyes, staring at the Great Emperor, and exclaimed, "Your Majesty, are you going to squeeze the last bit of value out of your old servant"

“As long as I am here, I can draw the attention of the vassal kings. If I and the Crown Prince are still fighting, the vassal kings will not dare to act rashly.”

The Great Emperor smiled, "Prime Minister, you understand me best."

Though he was smiling, that smile sent a shiver down Zhao Xuanji's spine.

"Your Majesty has used this old servant for decades, and yet in the end, you still refuse to let him go"

Zhao Xuanji was almost unable to contain the raging anger and hatred in his heart, "How could the Emperor have expected the old minister to obey"

Because of you, I've gotten used to bowing my head.

The emperor's voice was soft, yet each word carried the weight of a thousand mountains.

"You are afraid of death, cling to power, and as long as you are alive, you would never consider that your survival grants you authority. Most importantly, you have ambition, always believing you can surpass the imperial power."

The great emperor's eyes pierced directly into Zhao Xuanji's heart, as if they could strip away his skin and bones in an instant, revealing his very organs.

Raising his hand to seize Zhao Xuanji's shoulder, the Emperor said: "You couldn't defeat me. I'll give you another chance, see if you can defeat my son."aning up the mess. It is indeed a good strategy for us to benefit from the conflict between the two parties. However, Song Ru, you have always been a scholar-general and a strategist. Your military s...