Bai Pengju's complexion wasn't faring any better. His primary wife was Nangong Shaoyuan's cousin, and his mind was wholly occupied with the thought of divorcing her as soon as he returned.
"It's not that I, Xiu Aotian, am unwilling to help, but my Xiu Family has already pledged allegiance to His Majesty. Now, we are merely subordinates of His Majesty and have no right to question His Majesty's affairs, let alone those that involve the crime of rebellion," Xiu Aotian said with difficulty as he looked at them, finally letting out a long sigh.
Bai Pengju stared at him but his mind was racing—this cunning old man had pledged his loyalty to the enchanting king, the current emperor, long ago. Now, as he faced the annihilation of his family and his own beheading, he contemplated his life's worth compared to worldly possessions and ultimately valued his life more. With resolve, he crushed a silver tooth.
