Chapter 118 – Even if He is a Vicious Person (1)
Yan Xu paused and continued, “Only two major events recently happened today. First was, Prince Zhao suffered defeat in the battle against Ye Li, and the Emperor died.”
His words caused Ye Mu to frown in incomprehension; she was truly flabbergasted on what matter had provoked Ye Li.
However, since things had already come to this point, she had a premonition of Ye Li’s imminent defeat, as things were closely progressing in tandem to the plot. Now, besides Mo Linyuan, the only other person she could place her hopes on was the person before her…
She hesitated for a moment before she finally asked in a low voice, “If Ye Li loses in this battle, can you spare his life?”
Yan Xu could only look at her in utter surprise. “I never thought you actually held feelings for someone like Ye Li.”
Yet, Ye Mu only smiled wryly at this comment. “I really don’t know if he’s good or bad inside—but from the very beginning, I never thought of having him killed. So…can I ask for this?”
When Yan Xu heard this, he narrowed his eyes, the confines of the cellar suddenly becoming one with silence.
“I can promise you anything else,” He paused for a moment before abruptly saying in his most chilling voice, “But Ye Li must die!”
Ye Mu suddenly raised her head and looked at him her black eyes shining like orbs in the night.
“Ye mu, he must die. And, of course there’s a reason for this. When Ye Li said he wanted to liberate the martial artists and kick away all scholars, he was dead serious. When was spying inside the genera’s residence, I also discovered that Ye Li was an extremely paranoid person—he distrusts people too much. Especially those who are erudite in their words and are cunning. That’s why such a crazy idea was borne from him: that is to suppress all scholars and uplift all martial artists after he ascends the throne. As for the consequences of such an act…Ye Mu, I think you know about it,” he fixed her with an imploring gaze.
Yan Xu continued, “The rebellion failed three years ago because they were cautious and anxious—if more emphasis was placed on the martial path, people would inevitably succumb to their carnal impulses. Ye Li is smart and he definitely understands this, but his conceitedness is the very shackle that prevents him from thinking clearheadedly; he believes that he can control the situation in the event a revolt breaks out…Moreover, he is a very inflexible person, who extremely believes in his ideals—no one would be able to shake his decision.
Paired with this dangerous idea is his extraordinary ability, both brains and brawn. As long as he is alive, he will always be plagued with this huge contradiction in him—and he will not stop until he attains it. In order to protect the country and myself, I will not stop either.”
Ye Mu’s tightly clenched fists gradually loosened at the sides. Indeed, she had already sensed that Ye Li’s unbendable will, he would refuse to give up, don’t talk about retreating. And if Yan Xu retreated, Ye Li would also pursue him like a lion hungry for his prey and massacre him.
Both options only lead to a dead end for this unfavorable situation.
Yan Xu closed his eyes momentarily, “Since the words have already been spoken, there’s no point in speaking about this matter any further. I am going to depart for the Middle Palace to fight Ye Li. As for you, I will have someone to send you back to Mo Linyuan.”
With this parting sentence, he waved his hand and summoned his shadow guards to escort Ye Mu. He did not bid farewell to his mother again, and instead, went straight to the battlefield.
Ye Mu watched Yan Xu’s disappearing back, her gaze becoming more profound by the minute.
Then, everything is unstoppable?
Is it truly destiny for Ye Li to be stubborn on retreating? That he would only advance despite the odds, and only after exhausting all his manpower would he then kill himself in front of a mountain of corpses?
Are these truly unchangeable things? He clearly wasn’t a person with a clean heart, yet why did he show her a shred of kindness she’d never seen in him before? And now…she had to calmly watch him die?
Ye Mu took a deep breath to steady herself, and when she opened her eyes again, she was filled with an unyielding determination.
No matter what happens, she wants to work hard one last time!
Thus, when the shadow guards weren’t paying attention, she stealthily escaped from their sight and headed towards the battlefield a second time.
In the current state of affairs, it seems that taking over the Imperial Palace is the key that would determine victory or defeat. This time, the Second Prince had command over the Imperial Army in the battle with Ye Li.
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