Chapter 1465 - 1466: The Suddenly Appearing Elf
"The Ninth Prince encountered danger only because he was protecting those commoners! Damn it! Why couldn’t those commoners just stay far away? If anything happens to His Highness, I swear I’ll personally tear apart those wretched fools!"
A military officer’s eyes were red with fury. In his view, Ye Luo’s life carried far more value than all those commoners combined. Yet, ironically, it was precisely Ye Luo’s compassion for the common people that had initially won his admiration and loyalty.
Of course, two others were also witnessing this scene—one was the Emperor of Great Tang, and the other was Li Long, leader of the independent Border Guard regiment.
At this moment, though situated in different locations, the two were closely connected and fixated on Ye Luo.
"Your Majesty, this situation seems to have taken an unexpected turn!"
"Sigh, indeed. The fact that Ye Luo has garnered such immense popularity—I can’t tell if this is a blessing or a curse!"
"No, Your Majesty, I was referring to the precarious position Ye Luo is currently in. You must understand, we invested so much in him—not so he could perish in this place. He has a duty to fulfill, and he is also our most critical piece in the assault on the Da Yue Empire. He must not fall here!"
Evidently, the Emperor of Great Tang had misunderstood Li Long’s words. For the Emperor, Ye Luo’s widespread acknowledgment and support from the common people evoked a sense of unease.
Regardless of how well he treated Ye Luo before, it was solely because Ye Luo was viewed as a pawn, destined for a sacrificial end. The Emperor had never believed that Ye Luo—a prince with no foundation or lineage, reliant solely on royal favor—could stir up any significant waves.
But now, things had seemingly spiraled beyond his control. Ye Luo, relying on his own actions, had amassed considerable public support!
In this moment, the Emperor of Great Tang even entertained a wish that Ye Luo might as well be devoured by the Demon Spirit!
As for Li Long, though his thoughts diverged from the Emperor’s, he too valued Ye Luo not for who he was, but for his utility.