He had deep, affectionate eyes and a thin, heartless pair of lips. As he just shed blood, his cheeks were pale and slightly sick. Looking at it closely, Yan Wang's facial features seemed to bear a slight resemblance to the Barbarian concubine in those days. His straight nose resembled the former emperor's, but when mixed together, he seemed to resemble neither of them, it was the appearance of someone with a short and lonesome lifespan.

Li Feng quietly averted his eyes and said to Chang Geng, "There are some rumors outside. Don't take it to heart and focus on your recovery. Wang Guo, that old thing has become more and more cocky and arrogant these years from receiving favors. I will make sure he gives you a proper explanation."

When he said 'Don't take it to heart', Chang Geng knew Li Feng had taken it to heart. He took the initiative and said, "They suspect that I am not from the bloodline of the former emperor?"

Li Feng used Gu Yun's words and laughed casually: "You thought too much. You were accepted by the Emperor himself. Who would dare to oppose?"

Chang Geng thought for a moment and said, "No one can explain such a thing. In this case, in order to avoid suspicion, please allow me to temporarily retire as the leader of the Grand Council?"

Li Feng squinted, but did not answer immediately.

Chang Geng smiled bitterly and said, "When the new policies come into being, I may not be able to make much progress in my stay but instead only garner further hatred. Royal Brother, please show sympathy."

This remark touched Li Feng's heart subtly.

The weight in the Emperor's hands was nothing more than the word 'balance'. The rebellion of Lu and Yang's two parties and the rebellion of the Imperial Army forced him to suppress Great Liang's old noble families by himself. At the same time, the new officials rushed to the front in no time using the power of large businessmen, becoming more and more powerful.

Li Feng could tolerate the growth of seedlings and was happy to see them stand up against the family forces whose eyes were above the top, but he never wanted the seedlings to grow into tall trees and topple the roof. This force had been growing too fast—

Even Imperial Uncle could not stay out of this affair. This time, it was Wang Guo, then who would it be next time? Was it to ask the Emperor to dispose of all the nobles in the court? At that time, what name would this nation bear?

The new policies were going to cause a stream of blood, and there would inevitably always be sacrifices in the face of upheavals.

Li Feng looked at Chang Geng and said, "Very well, you've been in a lot of trouble recently. Taking a rest at the right time is something one should do."

Overnight, the wind and clouds suddenly changed.