Many people could not discern the underlying meaning of these words, feeling somewhat skeptical, while Yue Taichu's heart grew even more unsettled. With a faintly somber expression, he raised his hand in salute and bent at the waist to bow.
Utterly respectful.
"Your Excellency is deemed our Empire's mightiest protector, I, as the Son of Heaven of the Empire..."
"Did I ever say I would make you the Son of Heaven?"
Qin Yu's casual comment astonished the people of all three armies.
Yue Taichu was also taken aback, his face slightly darkening as he was about to say something.
"Firstly, you're incompetent; just on this point alone, I have never considered choosing you for real."
