Xue Ping dared not even breathe, already in position, it was clear that the attitude of those people toward him had softened. The looks in their eyes weren't filled with hostility as they had been before dawn now, seeming to consider another possibility.
And His Majesty had not agreed immediately, which meant there was still intent to reject.
Perhaps having both the fish and the bear's paw wasn't certain after all...
Thinking this, his heart warmed slightly.
Seeing that the situation was very favorable, a group of people who shouldn't have been anxious became anxious!
"Your Majesty, Master Xue does not wish to become the Duke of Loyalty and Righteousness, he has already declined three times, twisting the cow's..."
"Smack!" "Wrong!"
"Oh, it's the twisted melon that isn't sweet, why trouble Master Xue?"
The voice of the Military General resounded through the great hall.
