He would never submit to being manipulated by a woman.
And he certainly would not, like that wretch Junhe, lower himself to acting like a woman just to curry favor with Princess Qinghe.
He wanted the entire Snake Clan.
He did not want to become a woman’s plaything.
Li Xuanyue watched Princess Qinghe’s face grow increasingly dark and knew that her heart was currently boiling with rage. Conversely, Li Feng, sitting on the throne, had fallen into a gradual silence following Junmo’s words. No one knew exactly what she was thinking. For a moment, the great hall fell silent; no one dared to make a sound.
Just when it seemed the matter might fade into nothing, Li Feng finally spoke from above.
"What do you think, Qinghe?"
Li Feng handed the choice directly to Princess Qinghe.
"Do you agree to let Junmo return, or should he remain here? Furthermore, didn’t you tell this Empress two days ago that he was aware of your betrothal?"
Chapter 39