Although Zuan was also feeling uncomfortable under this aura, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, I've reached this guy's anger level. Turns out, he's just a human, not a god.
He naturally wouldn't waste the opportunity, lest he miss his chance to speak later: "What I'm about to say must not be heard by a third party."
The emperor gave him a cold look, casually waved his hand, and dismissed the two guards. With his cultivation level, he was naturally not worried about the other party causing any trouble.
After the guards left, the emperor spoke: "Now you can speak. If you dare to play tricks on me, hehe..." The threat was obvious.
Having gathered his thoughts in the short time, Zu An replied, “Your Majesty’s idea is not wrong. Your achievements will still be praised in the world ten thousand years from now. This kind of immortality is much more meaningful than the immortality of someone hiding in the deep mountains and forests unknown to anyone. However, it may not be possible to achieve your wish. You must know that for Your Majesty’s deeds to be passed down for ten thousand years, the historians must record them truthfully. But if there is a change of dynasty, it is common practice to smear the previous dynasty. Even if there is no change of dynasty, someone who is at odds with Your Majesty can tamper with history for some purpose after ascending the throne. Perhaps they cannot deceive the people of this era, but they can deceive those thousands of years later. At that time, Your Majesty’s deeds will be buried in the long river of history, and future generations will not know about the present events. Your Majesty will naturally not be able to live forever.”
The emperor narrowed his eyes: "Who are you referring to?"
Zu An smiled slightly: "Your Majesty knows this very well, so why ask a question you already know the answer to?"
I'm sorry, King Qi, but I have no choice but to use you as a shield. It's better to sacrifice a friend than myself.
The emperor fell into deep thought. If anyone had dared to speak to him in such a tone under normal circumstances, he would have had them dragged out and beaten to death long ago. But Zu'an's words had indeed struck a chord with him, and this was the thing he had cared about and worried about the most all these years.
He looked at Zuan with a playful expression: "Then what good plan do you have?"
Just as Zu An was about to say something, he suddenly noticed his gaze and a thought struck him: "Your Majesty must have already made a plan, so why should I make a fool of myself? Since Your Majesty wants to play chess, I should be able to be a pawn."
He was genuinely a bit frightened at first, but now he's come to his senses. The other party went to such great lengths to capture him and bring him to the capital; they definitely wouldn't have him killed the moment they met.
The reason for this is probably to first intimidate him and crush him into oblivion.
The emperor looked somewhat surprised: "You are indeed somewhat special; no wonder she spoke up for you."
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