Beauty and the Bodyguard

Chapter 11164: Chapter 11163: The Battle of the Three Kingdoms!

Just like now, Lin Yi’s evaluation of the emperor had dropped by two points.

“I haven’t had much contact with Wuhou, so I don’t know much. It’s not convenient for me to comment.”

The emperor looked at him and said in a deep voice,” Marquis Wu is an important minister of the royal court. He has risked his life for me and has made countless contributions. The inner royal court cannot do without him, and I will not give up on him.”

Lin Yi listened quietly.

The emperor continued,” The seven kings will definitely not let this matter rest. Marquis Wu has already been imprisoned. The next step is to kill him. He cannot die.”

Lin Yi remained silent.

The straightforwardness of this puppet emperor was surprising, but he would not underestimate him because of this.

Sitting in the position of the emperor, no matter how he was manipulated, he was still a political animal in his bones. His words and actions had an element of acting. The other party’s actions might be pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger.

Besides, Lin Yi was an outsider to Wu Wudi’s business, and there was no need for him to get involved.

Wu Wudi’s waters were too deep. He would not easily jump into the water before he had tested it out.

The emperor observed Lin Yi’s expression and saw that he didn’t change his expression.” I hope that you and Marquis Wu can become my right-hand men. If you can help Marquis Wu escape, I promise to give you the title of Marquis. I won’t go back on my word.”

Lin Yi’s eyes twitched.

As a puppet emperor, the material resources he could provide were very limited. However, if it only involved status, he still had this authority.

In other words, the emperor was indeed unable to support a real marquis, but it was still within his ability to support a nominal marquis.

To Lin Yi, even the title of Marquis was priceless.

“If you have any requests, feel free to state them.” The emperor continued.

“I don’t have any leads on the matter of Marquis Wu yet. Your Majesty, please allow me to think about it a bit more.” Lin Yi said after a moment of silence.

The emperor pondered for a moment before finally nodding.” Sure. He’s currently being held in the imperial prison. I’ll give you a warrant. When the time is right, you can go and see him.”

He handed Lin Yi a token-it was heavy and had a hint of the emperor’s aura.

Lin Yi’s heart skipped a beat. This emperor’s aura was even weaker than Xu Anshan’s. It seemed like this puppet emperor’s influence was limited.

Sinan Jie’s influence value of 10 points was just right.

“If you have any other needs, you can tell me now. I will try my best to satisfy you.”

The emperor spoke frankly.

It didn’t matter if he was this kind of person or not, at least in front of Lin Yi, he had to create this image.

“I wonder if I can participate in the reconstruction of the rules?” Lin Yi asked.

After the cleansing of the rules of the gods, the Inner Court would definitely gather their strength and carry out a large-scale reconstruction of the rules.

The benefits involved were so great that it was definitely even greater than the Hundred Seedlings Plan itself!

It was no exaggeration to say that the Hundred Seedlings Plan was just an appetizer. The reconstruction of the rules was the real cake.

From the Seven Great Imperial Residences to the local powers, they were all watching this area closely.

Lin Yi didn’t doubt that the preparations were already in full swing!

If they could participate in it, even if it was just a share, it would be an astronomical amount of benefits.

As long as there was a chance, Lin Yi wouldn’t miss it.

The emperor looked troubled.” The reconstruction of the rules is a major matter. It concerns the future of the entire inner court and the interests of all the vassals. Even if I am the emperor, I cannot make a decision with a single word.”

This was said very tactfully.

In fact, not only could he not make a decision, but as the puppet emperor, he had no right to speak at all.

If he could get involved in such an important matter, his influence value would not be a pitiful 10 points.

Lin Yi added,” Your Majesty, you’ve misunderstood. I know my place, and I don’t dare to ask for too many resources. I just want to ask for your permission to participate in the reconstruction of the rules.”

“That’s possible.” The emperor came to a realization and immediately nodded.

As the puppet emperor, what he lacked was never status, but the resources he didn’t have.

As long as they didn’t ask him for resources, especially those core resources that everyone was eyeing, he could satisfy them.

After all, the only cards in his hands were these empty titles.

However, the emperor still had some conscience. He reminded her,” It’s fine to give you the approval. However, if you can’t gather enough manpower and resources, even with my approval, it’ll be very difficult for you to participate. You have to be mentally prepared for this.”

“Yes.” Lin Yi nodded.

The emperor thought about it and felt that it was a little embarrassing.” Do you have any other requests?” he asked.

The difficulty of rescuing Wu Wudi was there, and Lin Yi was taking a huge risk by joining in. It was very likely that he would go against the seven kings. If he only got an empty promise in the end, the emperor was afraid that he would regret it.

Lin Yi was his last hope now, and he didn’t want to have any conflict with him over something like this.

“I do have a presumptuous request.”

” Yes!” The emperor perked up.” Go ahead.”

“Your Majesty, do you still remember the wife of the protector?” Lin Yi asked.

The emperor recalled for a moment and sounded uncertain.

” Yes, she’s in Divine Kingdom on land now. If it’s convenient for you, Your Majesty, can you give her a special pardon?” Lin Yi nodded.

“Pardon is not difficult…”

The emperor smacked his lips for a moment before reacting.” Are you trying to do the Protector a favor?”

Lin Yi knew that Rule 151 was a core asset of the House.

Lin Yi didn’t hide it,” I just happened to meet him. If His Majesty is kind, I’ll take advantage of His Majesty and do him a favor.”

“You’re not being polite.” The emperor couldn’t help but find it funny.

Speaking of which, although he was a puppet, he was still considered high and mighty in the eyes of outsiders. Even the seven kings maintained basic etiquette.

Lin Yi’s attitude of not treating him as an outsider was rather novel to him.

The emperor thought about it and said,” That’s good. The Duke Protector is not deeply connected to the seven kings. If you can rope him in, it can be considered a moderate help.”

After saying that, he immediately gave a pardon order.