Chapter 893 - Familiarizing or Probing? (1/2)

Chapter 893: Familiarizing or Probing?

“What do you think of the order I just issued?” replied the emperor with a question as he straightened up and turned serious.

“It’s formidable!” Bai Xiaofei praised from the heart. “Avoiding unnecessary trouble and ensuring the safety of the princes, and no matter whether they turn against each other or not, they will not hold grudges and at most will only be upset from failing the competition. Your move is unprecedented but wise.”

The evaluation drew a joyous laugh from the emperor. He was happy not because of the praise, but for Bai Xiaofei’s vision. If Bai Xiaofei had expressed doubts and incomprehension, there wouldn’t have been any need to continue this conversation.

“What do you think they will do?” the emperor asked a question that even he did not have a definite answer to. All he could do was ensure the safety of his children. He could not guarantee anything else, which was why he summoned Bai Xiaofei.

Facing this problem, Bai Xiaofei had a troubled look on his face.

“Just freely say what you think. When I decided to have this kind of conversation with you, I’m no longer the emperor of Ethereal, but an old man seeking your help over his worry for his family.” Seeing through Bai Xiaofei’s hesitation, the emperor quickly dispelled his worry.

“In that case, I will be straightforward.” Bai Xiaofei firmly looked the emperor in the eyes. “How long do you have?”

This question was ruthless and realistic. Touching this topic with a dying person was definitely taboo everywhere, which was why Bai Xiaofei had hesitated.

“Exactly half a month. During this time, I’m able to act normally, but when the time is up, I will die.” The emperor was truly calm. Setting aside everything else, this attitude alone showed how exceptional a person he was.

“Do the five of them know about this?” asked Bai Xiaofei.

The emperor nodded with an amused smile. “I made it clear to them, wanting to see what they would do next. You should be able to guess what I was curious about.”

“What I know about the five princes is too limited for me to guess what they will do. All I know is what they gained their reputation for. It’s too hasty to make a judgment yet,” said Bai Xiaofei honestly.

The emperor did not look disappointed. “Don’t worry, you’ll get to know them soon. Both the Yun and Lan clan appear quite concerned about your opinions, and those two clans are what they all strive for. Therefore, you will surely know them very well before I go.” He finished with a proud smile, proud of the two cards that he played that were the two clans.

“No, I don’t think so.” Bai Xiaofei doused cold water on him with a serious expression. “Although both clans have their own private armies stationed around the capital, only one person can win them over. I believe that at least one of the princes will wisely give them up because of this, and therefore will pass on me as well. I can tell that you want me to play a mediating role in half a month so that the situation won’t spin out of control. The influence of the Yun and Lan clans is not enough to do this.”