After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

At this moment, facing the emperor's determination, he was extremely anxious and only hoped to get help as soon as possible to alleviate the suffering of the people.

Xiao Yi deliberately created difficulties, but he could endure it and was willing to bear the punishment that followed.

However, when the object of the joke concerned the life and death of ordinary people, he would never compromise, as this touched the bottom line of his most solid principles.

"General Shangguan cares about the people of the world and is truly a pillar of the country. We sincerely admire him."

The praise was full of recognition for General Shangguan's deep friendship, but it also revealed a hint of helplessness and sigh.

Faced with General Shangguan's anger, Xiao Yi showed extraordinary calmness. The air around him seemed to solidify and a tense atmosphere quietly permeated.

A delicate confrontation formed between the two of them. Shangguan Yi still wanted to argue, but was silently suppressed by Xiao Yi's icy gaze, forcing him to retreat.

He knew clearly in his heart that the emperor's decision was beyond his control.

The devastating flood means that countless families will face a shattered fate.

As the emperor, he actually treated the lives of ordinary people as worthless. This kind of indifference and contempt is really outrageous! Shangguan Yi secretly clenched his teeth, took a deep breath, and barely squeezed out a few words from between his tightly closed teeth:

"I, your humble servant, take my leave."

After saying this, he didn't want to waste any more time on this fruitless argument, so he turned around resolutely and strode out the door.

I thought to myself, if I had known the outcome would be like this, why would I have come here and wasted my breath?

"Wait a minute."

Just as Shangguan Yi was about to step out of the door, Xiao Yi's unhurried voice sounded slowly, with a majesty that could not be ignored.

Shangguan Yi's steps came to an abrupt halt. He turned his back to Xiao Yi without looking back, and there was a hint of fatigue in his voice:

"What else does the emperor want?"

Xiao Yi walked forward slowly, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, a cold light flashing in his eyes, as if he could see through people's hearts, and he closely watched Shangguan Yi's every move, with a hint of amusement in his tone:

"General Shangguan is in a hurry to leave. Could it be that he has an urgent appointment?"

Shangguan Yi tilted his head slightly and his eyes met Xiao Yi's. In an instant, he seemed to see his own heroic figure on the battlefield from the depths of the other's cold gaze. The long spear was like a dragon, piercing the enemy's throat. The fighting spirit burning in the enemy's eyes was like bright red blood, hot and bright.

However, this strange feeling was gone in a flash, so quickly that he wondered if it was just a momentary illusion.

"What exactly does the emperor want to do?"

He asked in a deep voice, trying to uncover the other party's intentions.

Xiao Yi lowered his eyes, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, that smile concealed the sharpness in his eyes:

"I have long heard that General Shangguan's swordsmanship is extraordinary and I am quite envious of him. I am eager to learn from him. What do you think?"

Shangguan Yi raised his eyebrows, quite surprised.

Xiao Yi took the initiative to propose a duel, which he thought was unprecedented.

As far as he knew, the emperor had been weak since childhood, had never publicly demonstrated any martial arts, and had relied on drugs to maintain his life for many years. His physical condition only improved in recent years.

If I accidentally injure the emperor during the competition, the consequences would be disastrous and it would be a loss.

"My swordsmanship is rudimentary, how dare I be compared with Your Majesty?" he declined modestly.

"So, General Shangguan refused?"

After hearing this, Xiao Yi's expression showed no surprise at all. He just shrugged slightly and changed the subject:

"Forget it. I originally wanted to give you another 300 elite soldiers if you could win."

"Is your Majesty serious?"

When Shangguan Yi heard "add another 300 soldiers and horses", he immediately became excited.

Xiao Yi had a meaningful smile on his face, as if he had anticipated Shangguan Yi's reaction:

"I am the Son of Heaven, and my promise is worth a thousand gold."

Shangguan Yi was afraid that the emperor would go back on his word, so he nodded in agreement and said:

"Okay! I am willing to compete with the emperor."

"In that case, we will move to the training ground."

As Xiao Yi spoke, he took a step forward with firm and powerful steps and headed straight for the training ground.

Shangguan Yi followed closely behind, and everything seemed to be going smoothly.

Xiao Yi, who was walking in front, narrowed his eyes slightly, flashing a cunning light of success.

No one noticed that beneath his calm exterior, he was hiding an almost uncontrollable passion and deep calculations.

At the same time, in the palace, Lu Zhong looked at Shen Bingning who looked unhappy and asked curiously:

"My lady, how come you're back so soon? Did you deliver the purse successfully?"

Facing the expectant look in her eyes, Shen Bingning could not directly say that she could not give the purse away because of its poor embroidery, so she could only answer vaguely:

"Yes, I have."

Send a ghost!

Along the way, she thought over and over again that rather than let an ugly purse become Xiao Yi's laughing stock, it would be better not to give it to him.

Lu Zhong watched silently from the side, his heart full of confusion.

It's really puzzling. If the Emperor received the purse sewn by the Empress himself, he should be happy. But looking at the Empress's expression, it is obviously not the case.

Did something unexpected happen in between?

Lu Zhong swallowed and wanted to ask further, but was afraid of touching the Empress' sensitive spots, so he chose to remain silent.

Soon, a whisper was heard from outside, and many palace maids stopped their work and went out to check.

"What happened outside?"

Shen Bingning rubbed her temple, looking a little impatient.

"I'll go and inquire now, my slave."

Lu Zhong understood what he meant and hurried out to investigate. After a while, he returned in a hurry, with a look of surprise on his face:

"My queen, I heard that the emperor wants to compete with General Shangguan in the parade ground!"

"Ok?"

Shen Bingning immediately became interested.

How could Xiao Yi, who usually looked so weak, suddenly want to compete? What kind of mystery was hidden behind this?

Moreover, she spent the Chinese Valentine's Day, a day full of romantic legends, with Shangguan Yi? Her heart could not help but ripple, and she secretly wondered whether this man who was usually unpredictable had any unknown unique hobbies?

This sudden doubt, like a vine growing wildly in spring, quickly took over her curiosity.

So, almost without thinking, she stood up suddenly, with excitement flashing in her eyes, and suggested: "Come on, let's get closer and witness this unexpected encounter with our own eyes."

Xiao Yi, a young man with an unpleasant personality but a handsome appearance rarely seen in the world, his handsomeness seemed to transcend the boundaries of the mortal world and was so stunning that one could not take their eyes away.

Although Shangguan Yi may be slightly inferior in appearance, his unique handsomeness and the wild charm he exudes make him and Xiao Yi look like two walking statues of male gods when they stand together, attracting everyone's attention.

Normally, it would be almost impossible to see these two standing side by side. Now that she had the opportunity to watch these two handsome men up close, how could she let it go?