If Xiao Chen knew Shen Manwei's thoughts, he would certainly feel both amused and helpless; he had no intention of testing Shen Manwei in any way.
At that time, he genuinely regarded the Xi Emperor as an enemy.
But now, it seemed the Xi Emperor harbored no hostility toward him and even showed signs of currying favor. He decided to play along for now, curious about her intentions.
"Xi Emperor, are you sure you want to insist on your course of action?" Er Xuanming asked, his expression dark and on the verge of exploding.
"Er Xuanming, what dissatisfaction do you harbor?" the Xi Emperor replied coldly.
"Xi Emperor, what you've done today is way too outrageous. Are you not afraid of the Lord finding out?" Er Xuanming snorted, "My son has always been most highly regarded by the Lord, who clearly intended to cultivate him. He is best suited to becoming the Young Palace Master as per the Lord's expectations. With your actions, the Lord is bound to be furious!"
