Chapter 675: Choosing an Auspicious Day (2)

Before the Emperor had finished speaking, Yuwen Liu was already drenched in sweat, his face pale with terror. With a thud, he fell to his knees, trembling hands supporting his upper body on the ground, sweat dripping from his forehead onto the earth. With quivering lips and eyes looking up at Dugu Chen seated on the Dragon Throne, he pleaded, "Your Majesty, this official knows his mistake, please show mercy and grant this old servant one more opportunity."

Dugu Chen let out a slight smile, but a close look would reveal no hint of mirth in his eyes. The gaze he fixed on Yuwen Liu was tinged with utter contempt. After a long moment, the corners of his mouth twitched upward slightly, "An opportunity? You already had one, but you failed to seize it. Now you come begging me for mercy, it's too late."