Chapter 167: Are You Trying to Usurp the Throne!?

On the surface, Huhu was shocked.

Inwardly, Ren Yidao was about to laugh out loud.

Since Li Long still wanted to put on one final act, he would just play along.

It was just teasing a child.

Since they had been acting for so long, they might as well see the whole performance through.

"Haha! You didn't expect to run into me here, did you?"

Slumped against the Dragon Throne, Li Long looked completely improper, more like a dissolute youth than an Emperor.

"No, actually, he looks more like a good buddy waiting to play a game together at an internet cafe."

This was Ren Yidao's first reaction upon seeing Li Long.

His expression went blank for a good while before he finally reacted, saying in shock:

"I never expected this, Brother Long, what are you doing here? Isn't this the main hall? Although you are a member of the royal family, you cannot sit in that position lightly, unless..."

His words caught in his throat, his expression froze, and a flash of wisdom seemed to pass through his eyes.

Ren Yidao swallowed, as if trying his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, and spoke slowly:

"I came here because I was summoned by the Beiganhuangdi. Brother Long, were you summoned too? Or is it that..."

Watching this expression, Li Long's pleasant mood soared even higher; he straightened his body, waiting for the moment his virtuous brother would have a sudden realization.

"Guess boldly! Virtuous brother, feel free to guess boldly!"

Hurry up and say that answer.

Let me have a good time!

This feeling where everyone thinks you are behind the scenes, but you have long been hiding among the crowd, watching their shock with indifference.

This pleasure of having one's wisdom crush everyone else—how many people in this world can understand it!!?

Gulp.

Swallowing, Ren Yidao finally lowered his voice and spoke slowly:

"Could it be... that you want to usurp the throne?"

"Yes! Hahaha, that's it, that's... eh?"

Having looked forward to this for so long, Li Long had already enjoyed the pleasure of this intellectual crushing before Ren Yidao could even say it.

Having enjoyed it secretly, Li Long had wanted to enjoy it openly once more after hearing Ren Yidao say it himself, but he hadn't expected to get such an answer.

"Usurp, usurp the throne?"

Who wants to usurp My throne?

Li Long was dazed for a moment; he couldn't figure it out. Hadn't he already given Wanhua Valley a beating?

He had even taken the opportunity to smash half of their pathetic mountain gate...

How could someone still be making trouble and trying to usurp the throne?

Uh, no.

Whose throne am I trying to usurp?

Could it be that I acted too well, and he still hasn't realized it even now?

"Brother Long, I think this matter should be... considered carefully."

While Li Long was stunned, Ren Yidao saw he had no reaction and took the opportunity to continue the act.

"Really, you must listen to me; I am definitely not trying to harm you."

"Believe me, I am not familiar with this Beiganhuangdi. If I had to choose between the two of you, I would certainly support you."

"This matter requires long-term planning."

After speaking, Ren Yidao anxiously stepped forward, grabbing Li Long's sleeve to pull him off the Dragon Throne...

"Hey, hey, hey, wait a second."

Li Long was caught between laughter and tears as he struggled with Ren Yidao over his sleeve.

If I were to be pulled off the Dragon Throne by someone, it would truly become a massive joke.

But Ren Yidao didn't care.

You brat, trying to play games with me, still acting, are you?

Fine, if you won't tell the truth, then I will never guess the real answer.

"Wait for what! It's fine that I saw it, but if someone else sees it, who knows what will happen!"

Getting more and more into it, Ren Yidao, in his urgency, even raised his hand to grab Li Long's shoulder.

Get down here!

And just as the two were about to start brawling on the Dragon Throne, Su Peiqing, who had been watching the spectacle for a long time, finally couldn't hold back.

"Ahem!!!"

This old eunuch coughed, and after the two struggling men looked at him, he looked straight ahead toward the back of the Dragon Throne and said in a loud voice:

"Your Highness Ren, please do not be presumptuous! Do not continue to..."

He paused for a moment; even the Grand Eunuch, who had seen all kinds of storms, was at a loss for words.

What kind of situation was this?

If you called him an assassin, that would be overestimating him.

But if you said he was respectful to the Emperor? That would also be overestimating him...

In fact, from his perspective, it seemed he was trying to help Li Long.

How should he put it?

Tell him to stop pulling the Emperor's sleeve? Or tell him to stop persuading the Emperor not to usurp his own throne?

As for scolding Ren Yidao, telling him to let go and not be presumptuous, there was no need for that either.

Su Peiqing was the most shrewd of the shrewd.

As a bystander, he had seen very clearly from the very beginning just how much Li Long valued and favored this person, Ren Yidao.

Now was not the time to berate Ren Yidao or play the bad guy.

Although that was indeed the duty of the Grand Eunuch and no one could say anything against it, it would absolutely sour his relationship with the other party.

It might even cause the Emperor to be displeased, feeling that it was a slap in his face.

The loss would outweigh the gain, truly not worth it!

After struggling for a moment, Su Peiqing still chose the safest approach:

"Your Highness, do not be rude to the Emperor."

The two people tugging at each other on the Dragon Throne locked eyes, looking at one another, speechless for a moment.

In the end, it was Ren Yidao who finally let go first, breaking the silence.

Ren Yidao said:

"Your Majesty?"

Li Long nodded while smoothing his sleeves:

"Mm."

Letting out a long sigh, Ren Yidao said with a tone of disappointment at his failure to meet expectations:

"Brother Long, you haven't succeeded yet, and you already dare to call yourself that!!?"

"Arrogant troops will surely be defeated; if you cannot bear small burdens, you will ruin great plans!"

"If you are this careless in your daily life, be careful of accidents!"

Li Long:

"Hm?"

Why haven't you figured it out yet!

I can no longer feel any joy; hurry up and figure it out.

At this moment, Su Peiqing, who knew Li Long's thoughts well, spoke up at the right time, saying again:

"Ahem, ahem, ahem, you must not be rude to the current Emperor."

"In this Beigan, where could there be a second emperor? There is only the current Emperor."

Having emphasized it twice, even if Ren Yidao were foolish, he should have realized that something was wrong.

"Mm, that's about enough, quit while you're ahead."

After greatly satisfying his desire to perform, Ren Yidao finally "woke up" to the truth, stepped back, and stared in shock:

"His meaning is, Brother Long, could it be that you are..."

Yes, yes, yes!

That's exactly the expression!

Watching Ren Yidao's shocked appearance, Li Long finally felt satisfied in his heart.

I have waited so long just to see this expression of yours!

Sweeping the previous awkwardness from his mind, he coughed twice and spoke indifferently:

"That's right, I am actually the Emperor of this Beigan Dynasty."

"Mm, having kept it from you for so long, worthy brother, do not blame me."

Having held it in for so long, Li Long finally saw the reaction he was satisfied with and began to laugh as well.

"Hahahaha..."

Only, that laughter sounded much drier than before.

"Why does it feel so different from what I imagined?"

Why don't I feel satisfied at all?

It feels strange somewhere...