As Grand Eunuch Sun’s voice trailed off, a sudden silence fell over the room. Xie Mingyue furrowed her brows slightly, though she could not discern the expression of the Empress, who sat hidden behind beaded curtains. Qi Jinshan remained as motionless as a mountain.
Emperor Wu’s eyes were cold and heavy; he seemed on the verge of fury. Just as Grand Eunuch Sun began to feel smug, convinced he had gained the upper hand and secured the Emperor’s trust, the Emperor suddenly set his prayer beads down on the table with a sharp "click." In the quiet room, the sound was startling, followed immediately by the Emperor’s voice, which carried an inherent, chilling authority.
"I am conversing with my official. Since when does a lowly dog of a servant dare to interrupt?"
Chapter 292