Driven by a desire to see a good show, Xi Xizhi's curiosity was piqued by An Honghan. When he heard him mention evidence, her two furry ears twitched, and she craned her neck to look around.

Although Dongfang Youyu was also there to join in the fun, he would occasionally turn his gaze to the Phoenix Cloud Sable. Seeing the little sable's adorable appearance, he couldn't help but smile.

The more I look at it, the cuter it becomes, and the more I want to keep it by my side.

Unfortunately, this idea only lingered in his mind for a moment before he immediately dismissed it.

Given An Honghan's doting nature towards the ferret, how could he possibly give it up?

If he knew what she was thinking, he would probably try every means to target her. A man with a strong possessive desire is not someone to be trifled with.

A eunuch entered carrying a tray containing several letters and two weapons.

No one could figure out what An Honghan meant, but when Wu Lingyin saw those two things, his expression changed instantly. His calm face suddenly became twisted and ferocious.

How could this be...?

How did these two things end up in his hands?!

An Honghan held the little sable in one hand and picked up the sword from the tray with the other. "My dear ministers, tell me, what is this in my hand?"

Isn't it obvious?

The assembled ministers, including the monk who was about two feet tall, were completely baffled. They had only one thought in their minds. After repeatedly confirming the mark cast on the sword hilt, one of the ministers stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is the weapon used by the soldiers of Fengze Kingdom to fight the enemy."

Many people echoed and gave the same answer.

An Honghan nodded in satisfaction, then picked up another sword. "And what about this one?"

This time everyone was even more puzzled, thinking, aren't the two swords the same? Could there be some hidden secret here?

"Can't you see anything unusual?" An Honghan flicked the blade with his finger, and the blade made a clanging sound.

Seemingly extremely dissatisfied with their answer, An Honghan continued, "The civil officials are one thing, but what about the military officers?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Lynn, who immediately bowed respectfully and stepped forward.

An Honghan handed the sword to him, saying, "Take it down and let everyone pass it around."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Lynn replied instantly.

A moment later, all the ministers took the swords in their hands and examined them.

An Honghan's face darkened, and everyone shrank back in fear.

"Did you notice anything different this time?"

The ministers shook their heads again, and the two swords had returned to An Honghan's hands.

An Honghan's voice was like a frozen river, cold and hard, devoid of any warmth, as he cursed, "A bunch of trash!"

Xi Xizhi peeked her little head out from under An Honghan's arm. Seeing that An Honghan did not object, she stretched out her little paw and tapped the blade with her sharp fingernails.

Xi Xizhi had no knowledge of weapons, so he couldn't see anything unusual.

The two swords made slightly different sounds. Others might not notice the difference, but the sharp-eared little sable could clearly hear the discrepancy.

The difference in tone means that the two swords must have been made of different materials.

Xi Xizhi thought of this possibility and immediately started babbling incessantly.

An Honghan glanced at the sable a few times, then stroked its fur with his fingers, signaling it to be quiet.

Even a sable understands this, so how come these ministers don't understand at all?

An Honghan raised his hand and forcefully chopped at one of the swords...

Everyone's heart skipped a beat, nearly bursting out of their chest.

How can a human body of flesh and blood collide with a sharp sword? Isn't that like throwing an egg against a rock? If that palm strike were to land, the hand would probably be crippled.

Xi Xizhi was also startled by An Honghan's action, and her whole body trembled as if a strange force was urging her to stop him.

She instinctively jumped and grabbed An Honghan's arm tightly; anyone could see how anxious she was.

"Chirp chirp..."

don't want!

Its claws clung tightly to An Honghan's arm, just like a koala clinging to him.

Xi Xizhi was nothing more than a little sable. Even though she clung to An Honghan's arm with all her might, she had no way to stop what An Honghan was doing.

Everyone's eyes widened to their limit in fear; no one could bear to see blood splattered everywhere.

Lynn looked at His Majesty's actions with incomprehension, nearly breaking the whisk in his hand.

Your Majesty has always been a wise man, so why would you do something so self-destructive?

Xi Xizhi's heart pounded, an unprecedented anxiety gripping her entire being.

Even when heavenly tribulation struck and lightning came down on her, she had never been as anxious as she was now.

She couldn't understand why An Honghan would do something so self-harming, and she felt both angry and resentful.

Xi Xizhi didn't understand why her emotions came so suddenly and intensely, nor did she want to understand.

The claws gripped An Honghan's arm tightly, even drawing a little red blood.

The little ferret made no attempt to hide its nervousness.

An Honghan couldn't help but chuckle when he saw the ferret clinging to his arm.

He always acts with discretion, so why? Did Xi Xizhi think he was harming himself? Noticing Xiao Diao's genuine worry and urgency, An Honghan's mood gradually improved.

There were many people around, and when they saw the smile on His Majesty's lips, they couldn't help but be stunned.

His Majesty never smiles, and even when he does, it's a cold, mocking laugh. Never before has he smiled so naturally. But what His Majesty is doing now is anything but funny. In an instant, all the officials knelt down, a whole row of ministers in dark green court robes kneeling on the floor.

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health!" the courtiers cried out, fearing that An Honghan would die on the spot.

An Honghan understood what the ministers were trying to say, but his hand did not stop there; it continued to strike the sword.

In an instant...

Everyone held their breath.

Xi Xizhi's round little body trembled slightly, and she tightened her grip on An Honghan's hand.