Hmph, this brat really has quite the nerve, daring to utter such blasphemous words!
The phrase "Longevity equal to the heavens" is reserved only for His Majesty the Emperor. If outsiders hear it, he would be guilty of deceiving the monarch.
Nonetheless, as Assistant Minister is a sixth-rank official of the court, he deserves the necessary respect.
Zhao Wanqing squinted slightly, feigning a smile: "Oh, it's Lord Qi. What brings Lord Qi here for a visit?"
Feeling he had something on Qi Jingyu, his tone became much more relaxed.
Qi Jingyu frowned and asked in a deep voice, "I've received a secret report that Mr. Zhao has taken possession of the villagers' lands, intending to raise an army for rebellion. I'm here to thoroughly investigate this case!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanqing was so frightened that he was nearly paralyzed and immediately knelt down, claiming his innocence: "Lord Qi, I am wronged!"
