Chapter 1077: Showdown, Gao Yang

When it came to this, Gao Yang stopped talking.

Even though he understood Wu Zhao extremely well, he felt that what he was about to say was a bit of a gamble.

He said to Shangguan Wan'er on the side, "Wan'er, pour a cup of hot tea for this official; it's a bit cold today, need to warm up the body."

Shangguan Wan'er: "..."

Wu Zhao saw Gao Yang's expression and sensed something was wrong.

This fellow had a problem!

Soon, a cup of fragrant hot tea was placed in front of Gao Yang.

Gao Yang held the hot tea and said in a deliberative tone.

"As for the second..."

"Your subject has said it, can Your Majesty really forgive your subject for being guiltless?"

Wu Zhao raised an eyebrow, realizing it was unusual.

"I said it, today you and I, monarch and subject, are being frank with each other. Lord Gao, just say whatever you have to say."

Wu Zhao's expression was serious as she spoke directly.

Gao Yang let out a sigh of relief and said to Wu Zhao, going all out, "I will not hide it from Your Majesty, this move by your subject is not for the Infant Care Hall, nor is it to make great Confucian scholars debate the classics for your subject, but to leave a way out for your subject and the entire Duke of Ding Prefecture!"

"It is just that this move by your subject is somewhat overstepping!"

Just one sentence rang out like thunder.

But Wu Zhao had a smile on her lips, looking relaxed.

She said faintly, "I thought Lord Gao didn't know!"

Gao Yang gave a bitter smile, "How could your subject not know?"

"Strategists have always planned for themselves, but the things your subject does are all things that attract hatred. Although I have transferred some of it away, it is hard to get a good reward."

"Even that Liu Dashan played a game with your subject. When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked. Your Majesty trusts your subject now, but what about later? He let me turn a blind eye, so with the help of the Western Depot and the help of the officials, your subject will have more confidence!"

"Although your subject righteously refused, in my heart, I couldn't help but think that the First Prince of Zhao Kingdom and the First Princess of Chu Kingdom were all trying to win your subject over like this, wanting me to leave a way out for myself."

"Although your subject is not shaken, since so many people have said so, your subject has to ask—Your Majesty, one day, will you take action against your subject?"

Shangguan Wan'er's expression changed; she didn't expect Gao Yang to be so direct.

Wu Zhao's phoenix eyes also shifted.

She didn't expect Gao Yang to truly open his heart!

This sentence was his true inner thought!

When saying this, Gao Yang also stared fixedly at Wu Zhao.

He knew these words would displease Wu Zhao, but human hearts change.

Wu Zhao was a smart person and an extremely ambitious emperor; rather than being secretive, it was better to make it clear.

This might not be a bad thing for both sides.

Facing Gao Yang's words, Wu Zhao's noble face was full of seriousness, and she said heavily.

"I will not."

"You have rendered great merit to me, supported Great Qian when it was about to collapse, turned the tide, and saved my life. I cannot do such a thing as burning the bridge after crossing it."

"On this point, you can rest assured."

"As long as I am alive, you will not die!"

Gao Yang heard this and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, do you love your subject?"

This sentence instantly made Wu Zhao's expression change.

???

Love?

This Gao Yang!

For a moment, for some reason, Wu Zhao's heart was rarely flustered.

This feeling was unprecedented.

It was as if there was a little deer bumping around in her heart, even bumping itself to death, and her whole body felt numb.

But,

Shangguan Wan'er was still on the side!

Shangguan Wan'er's phoenix eyes tightened, her beautiful face tensed, and killing intent overflowed from her body!

This Gao Yang, his courage was too great!

Before the two could explode, Gao Yang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, your subject is just making an analogy. Love is so sacred and closely related, but even so, promises only count when there is love."

"What's more, between monarch and subject, there has never been love." ===== CHAPTER 1079 =====