The light brightened up the stone house, shining on the golden parchment in the hands of the Minister of Rites, causing the parchment to glow.
The decree represented the wishes of the Emperor.
Going against it meant going against the Emperor's orders.
Yan Qing clenched his fists tightly. Even though he was the leader of the Dragon Protection Squad, he would not go against the will of the Emperor.
After all, this had nothing to do with life or death. This had to do with his honor and the reputation of the 13 Constabularies.
But...
He did not want to stand by and watch this golden opportunity to disappear. This concerned the lives of thousands of Great Xia Dynasty soldiers.
"Minister, if this delay causes this opportunity to slip and kills the army where it stands, will you take responsibility?" Yan Qing's voice was icy
"If we fail to come to an agreement, I will pay for it with my life!" The Minister had a steely determination.
