"If next time he still has the courage to speak up, perhaps we should consider giving him a minor position."
"I reckon he won't remain in that position forever. Taoist, would you like to make a bet with me?"
Shangguan Hong smiled and said, "Since Your Highness has the idea of letting things take their course, I shall naturally accompany you."
Li Yuankai burst into hearty laughter, with a hint of boldness, but then couldn't help but cough. He raised his hand to stop the expert hidden in the shadows who intended to come forward, and smiled apologetically at Shangguan Hong, saying:
"Please forgive me, Taoist."
"This chronic illness seems incurable, I only hope to obtain the remnants of the inheritance from the Penglai Underground Palace to live a few more years, and then..."
He paused for a moment, smiling and shaking his head, and said:
"A trivial ambition, Taoist, please don't mind."
