Duke Xu stared at Xiao Hanqi with his eyes wide open, and said in a hoarse and low voice: "Forget it...you can do whatever you want with me." His tone was filled with endless despair and helplessness. It was as if at this moment, he had seen through everything and knew that no matter how hard he struggled,

Xiao Hanqi sneered and said to Duke Xu, "Why do you feel you shouldn't?"

When Duke Xu heard what Xiao Hanqi said, he said viciously, "Why did you come back? Why don't you die outside, like that...like that...!"

When Xiao Hanqi heard what Duke Xu said, he said to him coldly, "So what? Then you can have the entire Qing Kingdom!"

Xiao Hanqi paused, and with the royal majesty and innate courage, he said to Duke Xu, "I will not give you this opportunity, and I will cut you into pieces!"

When Duke Xu heard what Xiao Hanqi said, he suddenly felt a chill on his back and a trace of regret in his heart. He regretted why he didn't just go with the flow and live his life in peace instead of pursuing that unrealistic dream.

Duke Xu slowly closed his eyes, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him, his face was calm. It was as if the world seemed to freeze at this moment, and everything around him became exceptionally quiet.

Duke Xu sneered and said to Xiao Hanqi, "I lost. Your Majesty will deal with me as you wish!"

Xiao Hanqi said coldly to Duke Xu, "You didn't lose. This was never yours in the first place. Since you've already peeked at it, you have to give it back."

Duke Xu laughed in relief and said to Xiao Hanqi, "Yes, it's not yours, so you shouldn't force it."

Xiao Hanqi glanced at Duke Xu coldly, and then said to Xiao Tiansi, "Have someone take good care of the Duke, and don't neglect him!"

Xiao Tiansi said to Xiao Hanqi respectfully, "Yes! Uncle."

After hearing what Xiao Hanqi said, Duke Xu's face showed astonishment. He widened his eyes and looked at Xiao Hanqi in disbelief. His lips trembled slightly, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a word from his throat: "You... actually said that?" His voice was full of surprise and confusion.

Xiao Hanqi, who was standing at the side, had a faint smile on his face, but that smile did not reach his eyes. Instead, it revealed a deep meaning that was hard to fathom. He met Duke Xu's gaze and said slowly, "Oh? Why did you react like this? Did I say something wrong? Or did you feel that you have lived too long and want to experience the feeling of having your head and body separated?" At the end, his tone suddenly became sharp, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, piercing Duke Xu directly.

Duke Xu shuddered when he heard what Xiao Hanqi said. He pretended to be calm and said to Xiao Hanqi, "Even if Your Majesty says this, I will not be grateful to you."

When Xiao Hanqi heard what Duke Xu said, he sneered and said to Duke Xu, "I have never thought about asking you to be grateful, and I also know that you will not be grateful to me. In this case, why should I think about these things? Duke, you think so much all day long, no wonder you are so tired."

Duke Xu heard the sarcasm in Xiao Hanqi's tone, smiled and said nothing, but followed the people around Xiao Tiansi and left.

Xiao Tiansi looked at the people around him, because the incident happened suddenly and many ministers were here. Many people stood aside to protect themselves. Now that it was over, many people were still watching, not knowing what to say.

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At this time, Li Changzui came in wearing armor, and walked into the palace with steady and powerful steps. His figure was tall and majestic, and his armor shone with a cold light in the sun.

The armor was made of solid metal sheets, fitting tightly to his body like a second skin. The tassels on his helmet fluttered in the wind, adding to his heroic appearance. His steps were firm and powerful, and each step was full of resolute momentum, as if the entire palace was trembling under his feet.

The general's face was mostly covered by his helmet, but from the exposed part, one could see that his face was resolute and stern. His eyes were deep and sharp, and his lips were tightly closed, as if he was suppressing his inner excitement and tension.

As Li Changzui approached, the atmosphere in the palace became tense and solemn. People lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye. His presence seemed to have an invisible pressure that made people feel suffocated.

Finally, Li Changzui walked to the center of the palace, he stopped and looked around. His eyes swept over everyone, as if he was examining their hearts.

Li Changzui's entry made everyone present feel pressured.

Xiao Hanqi looked at these people coldly, and said to the people around him coldly, "Okay, everyone, the matter is over, everyone can go back to their homes."

When Xiao Hanqi's deep and majestic voice sounded, it was like a thunderclap exploding in everyone's ears. Many people's faces turned pale instantly, their hearts filled with anxiety and fear, but they did not dare to be negligent, and walked towards the center of the palace with heavy steps.

They came in front of Xiao Hanqi, their bodies trembling slightly, then they bowed in unison and shouted in unison: "Yes! Your Majesty." These three short words contained endless awe and obedience. Everyone's movements seemed extremely cautious, for fear of accidentally angering this powerful figure.

At this moment, the entire palace was silent, with only the nervous breathing of the crowd clearly audible. Time seemed to have frozen, making people feel depressed. However, facing so many fearful people, Xiao Hanqi just nodded expressionlessly in response. Then, he waved his hand, indicating that these people could leave.

After getting the permission, they breathed a sigh of relief, slowly stood up, turned around and walked out of the palace. Every step seemed so difficult, as if they were carrying a heavy burden. Only after they walked out of the palace gate did they dare to relax a little, wipe the fine beads of sweat on their foreheads, and secretly feel lucky that they had escaped.

Xiao Hanqi watched everyone leave, and said to Li Changzui who had just come in with a smile, "Not bad, you came in at the right time."

Li Changzui looked at Xiao Hanqi in confusion, and said to him, "What do you mean? I don't understand. And why did you let me come in wearing this!"

When Xiao Hanqi heard what Li Changzui said, he realized that this was not Li Changzui's own decision, but someone reminded him. He smiled and said to Li Changzui, "Who told you to come in wearing this?"

Li Changzui was about to say something when he saw Ye Mingyu wearing a blood-red robe, with fluttering sleeves like a burning flame. The collar and cuffs of the robe were embroidered with exquisite golden patterns, which sparkled with dazzling light, complementing the red background and making it even more luxurious.

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