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Chapter 992 - 992 0592 Unreliable Emperor_1
Chapter 992: Chapter 0592: Unreliable Emperor_1 Chapter 992: Chapter 0592: Unreliable Emperor_1 Chapter 0592: Emperors Are Unreliable
Emperor Jianwu, constantly preoccupied, went to stress the relationship between him and Qi Tian, which meant that deep down, he did care about this matter. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have felt the need to emphasize it repeatedly. From this perspective, Qi Tian was reminded that Emperor Jianwu was merely exercising a makeshift strategy, intended to lull him into complacency, to lower his guard. Should Qi Tian truly comply with Emperor Jianwu’s wishes, climbing along the pole extended by the emperor, he would find himself ensnared in Emperor Jianwu’s trap.
Qi Tian chuckled and said, “Prince, whether our relationship is one of equality or hierarchy holds no value for discussion. Right now, you only need to look in front of your eyes. I am standing, free to move about, while you are sitting, struggling to even lift a finger. That’s the nature of the relationship between us. Do you understand?”
A sudden tightness gripped Emperor Jianwu’s heart; what he had least hoped Qi Tian would bring up was exactly this point. By emphasizing it, Qi Tian effectively told him that it was Qi Tian who held the initiative, while the emperor could only passively accept whatever Qi Tian decided and arranged for him, without any additional possibilities.
Of course, Emperor Jianwu was not resigned to leaving his fate to Qi Tian’s manipulations. He still needed to fight for himself and strive for a better outcome. He said, “Qi Tian, I know my recent actions were inappropriate. I shouldn’t have coveted your body, attempting to seize it for myself. In this regard, I admit I was wrong, and I owe you an apology. I’m willing to apologize and offer you the sincerest amends. As an outsider, you must undoubtedly encounter many inconveniences within the Imperial Family Secret Territory. These are not easy problems for you to solve on your own; they come at a great cost and with the added risk of exposing yourself. And the final results might not be satisfying. But no worries, you can seek me out. I can help you resolve these challenges, which, for you, might be troublesome and difficult, but for me, are merely a trivial effort. So, I am presenting you with several choices; you can select the most beneficial one for yourself. Let’s see, the first option is that I could announce publicly that I have appointed you as the National Master, or an official, or the Commander of the Imperial Guard, of Jianwu Palace. Representing Jianwu Palace, you could have the highest authority, the right to handle all matters at your discretion. The second option is that we form a sworn brotherhood. I could confer upon you the title of King Yizi, giving you the same privileges as a prince of the imperial family, equally free to act at your convenience within the Imperial Family Secret Territory. What do you think of this?”
Qi Tian chuckled and replied, “Prince, it seems you have quite the addiction to making brothers. You’ve brought ruin upon Su Jinghan and his family, and that’s not enough—you’re looking for new schemes to trap me?”
Emperor Jianwu hurriedly said, “Qi Tian, please don’t misunderstand; that’s absolutely not my intention. If you don’t believe me, I am willing to swear to heaven.”
“Spare me,” said Qi Tian. “To extend your own life, you hide in a tiny space where even Heavenly Punishment cannot find you, unable to reach you. What good would another oath to heaven do? Do you think God will enter that tiny space to strike you with lightning?”
Emperor Jianwu fell silent, clueless on how to rationalize and defend himself. After a long pause, he finally spoke, “Qi Tian, if you find these two choices unsuitable, I have a third option. You know, I have a granddaughter, Zhao Ninglu, who is the only one among my descendants with a modicum of talent, and to this day, she has not been involved with any man. If you’re not disdainful, I could arrange for you to marry her, making us family. At that time, I would devote all my resources to nurture you, and once you break through to the Gold Core Stage, I could transfer all my authority within our lineage to you, allowing you to control all the people and cultivation resources, becoming the joint leader of our lineage. What do you think?”
There was no denying that Emperor Jianwu’s proposal was very tempting. Not to mention anything else, Zhao Ninglu was an undeniable beauty, with a fine temperament and a prestigious status. To be her husband was a tantalizing prospect, let alone the opportunity to become the sovereign of Emperor Jianwu’s lineage later on. For those who are less firm of mind, or covetous of immediate gains, or enamored by beauty, they might be moved by Emperor Jianwu’s proposition and agree on the spot.
However, faced with such an exceedingly tempting proposal from Emperor Jianwu, Qi Tian merely responded with a faint smile, saying, “Prince, you needn’t bother with these schemes. Your proposals are quite good, but they fall far short of my demands. Therefore, I can only tell you that I’m sorry.”
Emperor Jianwu knew that this might be his last chance; he had to fight for himself or he might never get another opportunity. He quickly said, “Qi Tian, don’t rush, let’s discuss this calmly. Tell me your demands explicitly, and I shall fulfill them.”
Qi Tian stated, “You said so yourself. Would you still agree if I wanted to plant a Servant Pact in your Divine Sense?”
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