The news of the successive deaths of the Yuan family's legitimate sons quickly reached the Emperor, and the details he received were far more comprehensive than those received by He Lianfang.
Upon seeing the Emperor's expression turn chillingly cold and menacing after reading the secret missive delivered by Hidden Guard A, Sun Kui felt his heart tighten with fear and quickly lowered his head, making his breaths quieter.
"They truly have some skills." The Emperor's voice was icy, "I have truly underestimated them."
Underestimated whom? Who provoked the Emperor's wrath so intensely?
Sun Kui had a series of questions in his mind, but he dared not ask.
The Emperor turned to Hidden Guard A and asked, "Have they found that thing?"
Hidden Guard A answered respectfully, "No."
The Emperor gently tapped his fingers on the imperial desk, his expression thoughtful. After a moment, he asked again, "Did they discover anything?"
