Chapter 43: Shocked! Such a shameful thing happened in the holy land of Buddhism! (1 / 2)
After court was dismissed, the old emperor summoned Ji Sui to the Wuying Hall.
“This time during disaster relief, you executed quite a few landlords who refused to release their slaves, didn’t you?”
Hearing this, Ji Sui silently nodded.
“Did you find her?”
Ji Sui shook his head.
“…You’ve already spent too much of your energy on that child. Nearly 70% of your efforts have been dedicated to searching for her. You haven’t even asked Qinghe for another child. Why put yourself through this? It’s been so many years…” The old emperor spoke softly. “Zainian, your Ji family must continue its bloodline.”
“Zainian” was Ji Sui’s courtesy name.
Ji Sui replied firmly, “Your Majesty, she is my first child. Lost during the chaos of war, I must find her!”
The old emperor sighed. “I understand. Over the years, I don’t know how many nobles and local gentry you’ve offended for the sake of this child.”