[Bonus chapter] Chapter 109

"Is there someone?!" there was a rattle near the door of the emperor's chambers. 

Li Ze looked to the source of the sound and he turned back to look at the emperor again. He suddenly didn't have much to say even though his heart was uncomfortable with the thought of leaving silently.

The emperor's eyesight was blurry and he couldn't really see Li Ze. But he still could make up the silhouette as he coughed and said one simple word, "Go,"

Li Ze stared at the old man who looked as if he would die at any moment now. He thought about it and shook his head.

"You're one of the best rulers this nation has ever had," he said slowly.

The emperor could still comprehend the sentence as he confusedly said, "... What are you getting at, prince?"

Li Ze ignored him and continued, "But you aren't a good father,"