Emperor’s Domination

his exact identity. The Wang Clan has been keeping a tight lid on this.

“Mmm.” Li Qiye nodded and continued drinking his wine.

“This inn has too many ears so it is hard to talk, are you interested in visiting my camp? Give me a chance to be a good host.” Zhijie smiled and said.

Seeing this polite attitude from someone as influential as Zhijie surprised the people here. They all looked at Li Qiye with curiosity regarding his background.

“Not interested.” Li Qiye flatly answered.

The straight refusal made Zhijie look a little awkward. He cupped his fist and continued: “Brother Li, this is a tempestuous and unpredictable period, stay at my camp and enjoy your time there while watching everything unravels.”

Zhijie had his reasons for doing so. He had heard information from the palace that the queen viewed this brat very highly.

She naturally had reasons for doing so as well because she wasnt an incapable person. She had done a fine job helping her husband keep the throne and there was no chance for her to be so respectful towards an unknown person. Perhaps the guy had some secrets to him.

Thus, Zhijie wanted to win Li Qiye over and use him as a way to defeat the Wang.

The power struggle was reaching the apex. Everyone was going all out despite keeping a false facade of civility.

Hoping to be the next emperor, he tried to keep a calm expression but his emotion was running amok.

The Wang Clan was definitely a powerful rival in his way towards the throne. He must either defeat them or win them over. However, they were isolating themselves, stopping all information from leaking out.

Thus, Zhijie truly needed Li Qiye to figure out what was going on. This was a chess piece necessary to make the next move. He wanted to see if this guy was worthy of Wang Hans respect.

“Dont disturb my drinking.” Li Qiye didnt bat an eye, not giving a damn about the guy.

Zhijie didnt give up and was still smiling: “Thats fine then, is it alright if I have a drink with you here?”

“Not just anyone is qualified to drink with me.” Li Qiye responded.

The atmosphere became frozen again and Zhijie could no longer keep a straight face.

Who was Zhijie? This was a leader in Insane Court with the cultivation of a minor True King – powerful and influential.

For some sect elders, to be able to drink with him was an honor. But now, Li Qiye said that the guy wasnt qualified to drink with him. This was no different from slapping the guys face.

Zhijie was good at socializing but this situation made it quite difficult. He was riding a tiger and couldnt back down.

Maintaining politeness after being slapped before everyone was no longer the right course of action. It would diminish his authority and prestige.

“Boom!” The sound of an approaching army interrupted his dilemma.

A group rushed inside, led by a youth who pointed straight at Li Qiye: “Imperial Tutor, its this brat, please avenge me!” [Imperial tutor in charge of the upbringing of the crown prince – this is the official role/translation in Chinese dynasties. Im not sure how it fits here because there might not be a prince? Its not the regular hereditary hierarchy[/ref]

This youth was, of course, Peng Weijin. No one expected him to find reinforcement so quickly!