CHAPTER 674 (1): DENIAL

Hua Ziqing’s eyes flickered with coldness. Hua Zirong is really delusional. Does he honestly think that he can escape like this?

“Your Majesty, have you forgotten the promise with Prime Minister Wen?” Hua Ziqing reminded with a gentle gaze.

Hua Zirong’s heart grew cold. How did he learn about that? It’s supposed to be a secret between Prime Minister Wen and myself.

“I don’t understand what you mean, Prince Qing. However, why did you pass on a fake edict?” Hua Zirong's piercing gaze was suffocating, as if his rancour was about to explode.

None of that was effective against Hua Ziqing who counted down silently in his heart.

Three. Two. One.

A wave of dizziness assailed Hua Zirong. Eventually losing consciousness, the guard from behind immediately helped him inside.

“Prince Hao, Princess Consort Hao, and the Western Region King, as you have seen, our Monarch has yet to recover, and is not in the best state of mind.” A faint smile hung at the tip of Hua Ziqing’s mouth.

“Prince Qing, the Monarch of Xiliu hasn’t issued any order. That is to say, you are the one responsible for everything.” Du Ling ridiculed him.

Su Xi-er’s eyes dimmed. “A-Jing, does Xiliu not care about diplomatic relations? Are they trying to start a war?”

She might have been talking to Pei Qianhao, but the derision in her words were crystal clear to everyone present.

Pei Qianhao’s gaze deepened. “We’ll accept their challenge then.”

Upon seeing how things were not progressing as planned, even Hua Ziqing lost his composure for an instant. However, he quickly recovered before responding with a smile.

“The fireworks palace banquet is about to start. Why don’t we discuss this matter again after the banquet? Someone, come and send Prince Hao, Princess Consort Hao, and the Western Region King to rest at the Taohua