Say, What Does He Want?

Emperor of Ziyou was like an injured lion, glaring dangerously at the civil and military officials gathered in front of him.

"I used to laugh at Yutang's emperor. He doesn't have the support of deeply rooted noble families. Even when he managed to garner their assistance and they were loyal to the empire – the likes of the Leng Family, the Shangguan Family of Generals, the Fang Family… these noble families ultimately lost their heirs during the years of bitter war. They had no one to continue their heritage – their collective fates were to remain legends!"

"Tell me, what meaning do such legends hold? Where's the value in it?"

"It was my understanding that they no longer held the power and influence they used to, fallen apart to become scattered sand! An opportune chance would have seen them removed entirely from the equation – how can a tower built from sand stand for long?"

"Today, I know what Yu Peize lays claim to. I am truly envious of him, utterly jealous!"