Old Master Cui clamped his lips tightly, his breathing became rapid, but in the end, he did not ask further. However, it seemed like he had guessed most of it.
It's likely that the official intends to eliminate…
Unexpected? Not really.
But indeed, it is tragic.
In this world, nothing is unexpected. When an Emperor is not benevolent, anyone can lose their life, no matter how many merits one has; they are simply a step quicker on the ladder to heaven.
Emperor He is narrow-minded and cannot tolerate others.
If Cui Yang can survive, it's likely he faces a nine-in-ten chance of death this time.
Unlike his complicated feelings, Dowager Cui reacted with joy upon hearing the news.
"This is a good thing."
She had long harbored resentment towards the Cui Family members going to battlefields.
"You are always away, yet you always neglect the family. Whenever there's a battle, I'm terrified, fearing something might happen to you. What would I do then, and what about Shuyu?"
