Free Web NovelChapter 991: Chapter 994: Extra - Intimidation
How could he possibly not know the Emperor’s true age?
The Crown Prince secretly rejoiced, thinking, God Stick, I’ve finally got you in my grasp. Father is truly wise. I am impressed, impressed.
The Emperor raised his hand to stop Shen Wu from speaking and said with a smile, "Don’t be agitated, I know you’re grateful to me. Actually, it’s because of old acquaintance that I helped you. frёeωebɳovel.com
I also know that you are not estranged from me and the Empress, so you directly stated your desire to become the State Preceptor. If it were anyone else speaking to me and the Empress like that, I would not have hesitated; I’d immediately decapitate him and exterminate his entire clan!"
The Emperor’s gaze turned sharp, making Shen Wu shrink back in fear, as even a multitude of excuses dared not slip from his tongue.
He was indeed somewhat afraid of this man...
Then, the Emperor chuckled, adopting a magnanimous and benevolent demeanor:
"Fear not, I’m not about to behead you. I’m merely referring to those who are delusional, audacious, and rebellious. Of course, you certainly aren’t such a person; both I and the Empress understand you. Shen Wu, you will assist the Crown Prince properly, won’t you?"
Under his ambiguous gaze, even if Shen Wu had grievances, he had to swallow them along with his blood.
Immediately, he respectfully replied, "What the Emperor says is true; I will certainly dedicate myself fully to assisting the Crown Prince and will not disappoint the Emperor’s trust."
Then, he turned to pay his respects to the Crown Prince, "A humble subject pays respects to the Crown Prince."
Thus, Shen Wu’s grand ambition since youth to become State Preceptor was shattered...
However, there was still a glimmer of hope; perhaps after the new emperor ascends the throne, he might become State Preceptor?
After Shen Wu left, the Empress laughed heartily in the Emperor’s arms. After a long while, she caught her breath and said:
"Why did you scare him like that? Actually, he’s just arrogant and egocentric, despising others and priding himself on his talents. There was no need to use such harsh words to frighten him."
The Emperor looked at his wife in his arms, blinking in confusion:
"Really? Were my words truly harsh? But why do I feel that your idioms just now were even harsher?"
The Empress froze briefly, then sprang up, pressing the Emperor down, enacting her revenge with biting, chewing, pinching, and squeezing...
Meanwhile, under the Crown Prince’s torment, Shen Wu finally revealed the catastrophe the Crown Prince faced on that day.
It turned out that on that day, the Crown Prince indeed faced a calamity, but it was a romance-related disaster.
