Cao Ang was taken aback. He reached for his waist but realized, to show respect, he had already left his sword outside. Now, even if he wanted to fight back, he found himself unable to.
Acting decisively, Cao Ang lunged toward Liu Xie. After all his years of diligent practice, although due to his innate talent he hadn't achieved Inner Qi Manifestation, he had reached a level of Qi Refining to Gang, which was no less than Cao Cao's.
Between Liu Xie and Cao Ang was only a desk, and with a leap, Cao Ang was by Liu Xie's side, placing his hand directly on Liu Xie's shoulder.
"The Emperor and I are discussing state affairs. Are you entering with the intent to rebel?" Cao Ang coldly rebuked with a dignified voice, his hand pressed on Liu Xie's shoulder, showing no sign of fear.
However, the heavily armed palace guards upon seeing this scene, merely stopped in their tracks, without retreating, maintaining an indifferent expression while pointing their spears at Cao Ang.
