I was teasing you. Didn't you realize?
The Emperor's face instantly darkened. "State Preceptor, what did you just say?"
Teasing them?
Was he kidding? Why did he dote on Qi Yu so much over the years if it were not for the State Preceptor praising Qi Yu to be the ruler of the four kingdoms in the future? But now, the Stare Preceptor was telling him he was joking with them?
"It looks like you didn't realize I was joking." The man was astounded. "Don't tell me, you really thought an idiot like Qi Yu could become the most powerful person in the four kingdoms?"
When he said "idiot", Qi Yu and Noble Consort Lin both flew into a rage.
"State Preceptor, are you speaking on Qi Ling's behalf? Did he give you a bribe or something? Back then, you clearly said Yu'er would become the ruler of the four kingdoms!" Noble Consort Lin said between clenched teeth, her face livid.
