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Kenji had become the Emperor’s right hand man which he always wanted to be.  He thought that this position would help him to become one of the most popular and powerful figure in history, He did not know that the newly crowned Emperor considered him as a threat. Secrets were being prepared to deal with this ‘dangerous subject’ who had become too influential to be ignored.
“Oh, Dearest brother, I have to congratulate you on your well-deserved hire! How great must it feel to receive a court audience and the special joy of having a sword under your head before the imperial family!" The emperor said warmly.
'Oh dearest sister... Your congrats are out of place... you just made the situation worse...'

The Empror's Trap

Kenji had expected the Fifth Prince would come looking for him.

The position of Imperial Family Court Director was different from ordinary posts - it carried maximum intimidation power internally but almost no authority externally. As a royal family member, Fifth Prince Yunis naturally counted as an insider, so of course he'd come visiting. Visiting was just a polite word for probing Kenji's depths.

Handle whatever comes your way - if nothing else, Kenji was quite practiced at playing along. However the other party wanted to chat, he'd chat that way; whatever topics they brought up, he'd discuss those.

Just like defending your thesis - when they say "defense," you don't actually defend anything, just keep apologizing profusely. Pretty much the same principle here.

"It seems he's quite interested in you, Young Master," Lina commented.

Ch 54 - The Troops Return to the City