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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

Ch 62 - I think …. It is time to teach the emperor a lesson

Cui followed Lina step by step into the imperial palace.

Uncle Cui had originally been a minor servant in the palace, until Kenji's father recognized his worth and brought him to serve at the duke's residence. Because of this background, the palace environment wasn't unfamiliar to him.

For decades since then, Uncle Cui had served as a servant at the duchy. Compared to the old steward, he couldn't manage all household affairs as systematically, but he was quite skilled at many aspects of personal service.

This was his first time setting foot back in the palace after several decades.

Much had changed within the palace. There were far fewer servants hurrying about - reportedly because the new Emperor had cut many redundant staff to reduce expenses. Even so, everything in the palace remained clean and orderly.