Lin Xueping felt like he had been played.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something. "Your Majesty..."
"Mr. Lin has been most considerate, and King Yan Nan is willing to compromise. This could not be better."
Emperor Muwu's single sentence shut down everything Lin Xueping wanted to say.
'His Majesty has already made up his mind!'
King Yan Nan was naturally delighted. Turning to see Lin Xueping's sour expression, he didn't forget to ask with feigned concern, "Is Mr. Lin feeling unwell? His Majesty has accepted your suggestion, so why do you seem so unhappy?"
"How could I be!?"
Lin Xueping retorted instinctively. Only when he met the many scrutinizing gazes from those around him did he realize he had overreacted.
He took a sharp breath and forced a smile.
"His Majesty is wise and readily accepts counsel. It is a blessing for us subjects."
With that, he retreated again, the fiery determination he'd shown earlier to contend with King Yan Nan completely gone.
