Qin Zhi Hao hesitated the moment he heard the Emperor's words. He went down on his knee and spoke, "Your Majesty, your safety—"
"You don't have to worry," the Emperor cut his words before he finished. "I am not that incompetent to be unable to protect myself."
Years ago, when he was still the young Crown Prince, the Emperor was proficient in martial arts and had led his army to fight against their enemy. Although he had not fought in an intense battle for a long time, he was still fit enough to protect himself.
"Moreover…" the Emperor glanced at the people in the hall. "If what the boy said was true, then whoever wanted to harm me and everyone in this hall would be long gone."
Qin Zhi Hao's expression darkened as he recalled the few people who had left the banquet earlier. He then found his brother, Qin Zhi Chen among the crowd and signaled him to look after the Emperor.
Only then did he leave the hall and led Yu Feng towards the lantern area.
