Li Zhijie's fist clenched tightly as he forced a smile, organizing his words in his mind. However, before he could speak again, he heard Bai Qingyan continue, "Does the King of Yan really not know why the alliance hasn't been finalized?"
"Please, Your Majesty, enlighten me!" Li Zhijie saluted.
"The Xiliang Princess, Li Tianfu, sent someone to Shuoyang to assassinate. Now... after the King of Yan arrived in Dadu City, he has been causing trouble, lending Xiliang assassins to the King of Baishui, intending to create chaos the day I ascended the throne. With Xiliang being so restless and harboring such malice towards Zhou, how can Zhou dare to sign the alliance?"
"Your Majesty!" Li Zhijie's back was slightly sweaty. He quickly stood up, bowing deeply in salute, "I am completely unaware of the Princess sending assassins! I have never participated in the King of Baishui's rebellion, nor have I lent Xiliang assassins to him. I urge Your Majesty to discern clearly!"
