Jiang Rumo, as the State Minister, is the last buffer between the Son of Heaven and the hundred officials.
Because once the Son of Heaven speaks, his golden words become absolute, leaving no room for negotiation.
But Liu Yingqi did not offer Jiang Rumo any further explanation, simply insisting on the Emperor's judgement with every word — this was a matter of a bayonet meeting flesh, desiring nothing but a verdict of life or death.
Jiang Rumo was also unable to say anything more.
At this moment, Tian Xili maintained his silence.
No accusations, no retorts, no pleas; nothing at all. It was a resigned silence.
That was a wise choice.
Liu Yingqi sought death by risking death, certainly a lethal move, yet it also implied coercion towards the Son of Heaven. Liu Yingqi had nothing left to lose, cared for nothing else, and simply wished for Tian Xili to die with him.
And yet he had to demonstrate a different kind of performance.
