At this time, the butler's voice came from outside the house: "Wolf King, please take a look at the gift books of congratulatory gifts sent by various parties."

Feng Ye said loudly, "No need for that. You decide what to do with it. Just put away uncle's gift and gift list. Don't let anyone know."

"yes."

After the housekeeper left, Feng Ye looked down at Yan Sikong and said, "We had no intention of publicizing this matter. It was my uncle who got carried away with pride, and you happened to see it."

Yan Sikong stared blankly ahead: "If I didn't see it, how long are you going to keep it a secret from me?"

"Of course I have to wait until I am more confident. Now I cannot be sure of victory unless I can control the Forbidden City." Feng Ye snorted coldly, "You don't think I am so stupid that I can't wait to announce it to the world now."

"Will you kill Chen Wu?" Yan Sikong asked this question not in a questioning tone. In fact, he already had the answer in his heart.

"Chen Yu must die." Feng Ye said coldly: "Not only will he be my biggest obstacle, but he also dares to covet you. I have ten thousand reasons to kill him."

Yan Sikong remained silent.

"Why, you can't bear it?" Feng Ye narrowed his eyes, "The more you can't bear it, the more I'm going to kill him."

Yan Sikong took a deep breath and said, "He is my student."

"I am your husband." Feng Ye said calmly, "When we are enemies, who should you help?"

Yan Sikong raised his eyes and glared at Feng Ye, his eyes filled with bloodshot.

Feng Ye grabbed his arm, pulled him up, and forced him to get close to him: "Now you know everything. You can only choose one between Chen Yu and me. What are you going to do?"

"Feng Ye." Yan Sikong said hoarsely, "No!"

"Nothing is impossible." Feng Ye said coldly, "I have come this far and will never turn back. You must help me."

Yan Sikong gritted his teeth and said, "I can be a treacherous minister, but I don't want to be a sinner for all eternity!"

Feng Ye held Yan Sikong's vest with his hand, bringing him closer to him, and said coldly: "If I become the emperor, you will be the founding hero."

"You'll turn the world upside down."

"The world is a cycle of order and chaos. When the chaos is over, it will be up to you and me to pacify it." Feng Ye gently ruffled the hair on Yan Sikong's forehead. "One day, I will rule the world, and you will be the prime minister, second only to me and above all others. In my heart, you will even be the empress. I will give you everything that Chen Yi can and cannot give you. It will be more beneficial for you if I become the emperor than if Chen Yi becomes the emperor."

Yan Sikong stared into Feng Ye's eyes with a scorching gaze.

"You will think it through. Besides, you have no other choice." Feng Ye hugged Yan Sikong's waist tightly, kissed Yan Sikong's earlobe with his warm lips, and said softly, "You can only be by my side and assist me. If you dare to have second thoughts, if you dare to deceive and betray me again, I will... break your legs and lock you up for life."

Yan Sikong trembled violently, struggled to break free from Feng Ye's embrace, and pushed him away fiercely.

Feng Ye stared at Yan Sikong quietly, and Yan Sikong also looked at him.

From those deep and sharp eyes, Yan Sikong saw the chilling coldness and arrogance. He knew that the cruel words Feng Ye had just uttered were all serious, and his heart seemed to be pierced by a sharp sword.

Feng Ye took in every expression on Yan Sikong's face: fear, suspicion, sadness, anger. These complex emotions intertwined to form this face that made him love and hate it. He felt happy and reluctant at the same time. How could there be a person in this world who could make his heart so crazy?

Yan Sikong trembled and said, "What if I don't want you to be the emperor, and don't want the world to be in turmoil and the people to suffer?"

"If you don't want to help me, that's fine." Feng Ye walked slowly towards Yan Sikong, "You can just watch me ascend to the throne step by step. As long as you stay by my side honestly, I will give you the highest honor."

Yan Sikong suddenly burst out laughing, his smile full of timidity: "Feng Ye, are you deeply in love with me, or do you want to tie me up and torture me?"

Feng Ye was stunned for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "You and I have been entangled in love and hate for so many years, how can I explain it clearly?"

Yan Sikong's eyes were moist and his heart ached, thinking of the simple beauty of his youth. It was really like a flower in the mirror and a moon in the water, an illusion. The real them were already full of holes and there was no way back.

Feng Ye reached out his hand again, stroked Yan Sikong's cheek, and said softly: "I will treat you well. I swear, as long as you belong to me wholeheartedly, that's all I want."

Yan Sikong pushed Feng Ye's hand away. He lowered his head and staggered towards the door. He looked dazed and like he would collapse at any moment.

Feng Ye clenched his fists and did not try to stop him. He just said behind him, "You will think it through. I'll wait for you."

Yan Sikong pulled up a wry smile on his lips, swayed his tired body, stepped out of the threshold step by step, and walked towards his bedroom.

He'll figure it out, won't he?

He once thought that he was well-versed in history and could talk about everything in this world, but the longer he lived, the less clear he became. The longer he lived, the more confused, muddled and helpless he became. There were too many things he didn't understand, so many that he didn't know where to start. Even those obsessions that were once unshakable have been shaken one by one in the current situation.

Why does he seem to win every time, but find himself losing in the end? Why does he lose more when he tries his best?

At this point, he was even hesitant about what he really wanted. What was he working so hard for?

Why is this happening? Was it because he made a mistake from the beginning, or was it because of the ban?

When he thought of Feng Ye, he felt so heartbroken that he could hardly breathe.

What he wanted to achieve was Feng Ye's reputation as a general, but he was unwilling to risk causing unrest in the world by helping Feng Ye fight for the throne. However, he could not stop Feng Ye, and he could only watch Feng Ye walk this thorny road.

What should he do? What can he do?!