Chapter 1368: All Is Well Forest
“Are you sure about that?” Emperor Jing Run pressed.
Fang Zhiyong hurriedly replied, “This meek subject is foolish, Your Holiness. Please correct me.”
“Do you know why I’m borrowing your hand to lay this trap?” asked Emperor Jing Run while turning around and looking at Fang Zhiyong.
Fang Zhiyong shook his head. “This meek subject does not know, Your Holiness.”
Emperor Jing Run explained, “It’s because Chu is in turmoil right now. Outside, the other empires are eyeing for any signs of weakness. Internally, the errant fools are growing restless as well.”
“If I were to act openly, certain opposers would stand in my way and cause many unnecessary troubles. That is why I’m claiming the Earthly Sovereign Bell through your hands.”
“I hope you can understand my burden, Grand Mentor!”
“This meek subject understands.” Fang Zhiyong saluted him. “Everything you do is for the sake of the realm, the soil and grain[1], and the people of Chu. This meek subject understands it all.” “You know me well, Grand Mentor.” Emperor Jing Run reached out and grabbed Fang Zhiyong’s shoulder. “Originally, I was hoping to kill two birds with one stone. I wanted to help you kill Ye Qing to claim vengeance for your sons, and to take the Earthly Sovereign Bell to save Chu from its current crisis.”
“Alas, I did not think that scoundrel would figure out my intentions. What can I do? What can I do?”
“Your favor deeply endears me, Your Holiness.”
Fang Zhiyong’s eyes reddened as his body shook, and his voice choked with emotions. “Do not worry, Your Holiness. This meek subject will obtain the Earthly Sovereign Bell for you even if he must give up his life in the process.”