Chapter 770: Capital City Turmoil (Part 7)

What do you say?

Wei Gongxing knew this time was very dangerous, even more than the last time in the North. Last time, after defeat in the North, the chances of dying were high, but there was still a small chance of being captured and ransomed by the Imperial Court. Even in death, his elderly mother would receive compensation from the court, at least... it wouldn't be too terrible.

But this time was different. If he slipped up this time, not only would he die a horrible death, but those he cared about would likely suffer terribly as well.

For the first time in his life, Wei Gongxing suddenly wondered if he should become more ambitious. Could he always afford to be so passive, always managing to escape by a hair's breadth?

"Reporting to my lord..." Wei Gongxing quickly thought it through and finally spoke up seriously, "This humble one... truly does not wish to be chosen by my lord!"