I am the villain in the book

From enduring humiliation and biding his time, to now disregarding life and death.

When Li Qi decided to say the words "This sovereign refuses," he knew he could not live, and that he would have no chance to avenge himself.

But he still did it.

And if combined with Li Wutong's previous nod...

There is no doubt that this father and daughter have very different understandings of the concept of "nation."

In Li Wutong's values, the nominal existence of Da Feng is the most important thing.

But in Li Qi's view, if he could disregard the lives of millions of Da Feng citizens, then he would not be worthy of being the Emperor of Da Feng.

Therefore, he would rather die in Huailing to save the lives of the people of Huailing than use their lives to prolong his own existence.

As for whether Li Qi's choice or Li Wutong's choice is the right one.

Again, it's hard to say for sure.

The palace door was not closed, and a cold wind swept through the hall.

Li Qi still stood upright, the dragon robe on his body tattered, fluttering in the wind.

All the Da Feng officials had also stood up, their faces full of determination.

If Li Qi died, they would certainly not be able to live either.

But at this time, no one showed the slightest fear.

“...”

From acquiescing to Li Wutong's decision to firmly standing on Li Qi's side.

The change in these officials' attitudes undoubtedly shows that they all understand what is the "right" thing to do.

But for Li Wutong, all these changes came too suddenly.

“Father, Father Emperor...”

“Why...”

Looking at Li Qi with a lost expression, she asked blankly: "Why do you have to do this?"

“We, we can start over...”

“As, as long as Da Feng doesn't fall, we will definitely be able to rise again!”

“You, you also planned to do this before, didn't you?”

“...”

Obviously, Li Wutong still couldn't understand why Li Qi would do this.

The latter had no intention of explaining, just looked at Li Wutong and sighed softly.

“Alas, Tong'er.”

“Father knows that you have done a lot for Da Feng, for the Li family, and for Father.”

“But you must know that some things cannot be conceded.”

“Ning Yongnian will not kill you, but if one day you encounter something like today's event again...”

“Father hopes that you can not fear death.”

“...”

It sounds a little strange for a father to advise his daughter not to be afraid of death.

But Li Wutong burst into tears in an instant.

“Alright, don't cry.”

Li Qi smiled, gently patting Li Wutong's shoulder.

“If you can see Wei Changtian again in the future, remember to say hello to him for Father.”

“Young Master Wei has helped Da Feng a lot, and has done a lot for you.”

“No matter how he treats you in the future, don't resent him. After all, we are the ones who are sorry for him.”

“Remember what Father said.”

“Also, if possible, bury Father's bones on Forgetting Return Mountain in Jianchang Prefecture.”

“That's all...”

“...”

After saying the last sentence, Li Qi did not look at Li Wutong, who was already crying, but raised his eyes to look at Ning Yongnian, who was silent.

“What? Haven't figured it out yet?”

Looking up at Li Qi, who looked calm, Ning Yongnian remained silent.

Although Li Qi had the determination to die generously, the right to choose was still in his hands.

It's just that there aren't many options to choose from.

Since Li Qi is not stupid, it is impossible to let him live.

So now, either kill Li Qi, take Li Wutong away, and plunge Da Feng into "unowned" chaos.

Or control Li Qi, falsely claim to the outside world that Da Feng has agreed to the fifth condition, and let the "script" continue forcibly.

As for killing people and slaughtering the city, Li Qi guessed correctly before, Ning Yongnian would not actually do this.

Because if Huailing City is slaughtered without Da Feng "taking the blame", the result will definitely outweigh the benefits.

At that time, the people of Da Feng will definitely unite because of hatred, making it difficult for him to re-annex Da Feng in the future.

So, what should I do?

When the opponent changed from Li Wutong to Li Qi, Ning Yongnian immediately felt the pressure.

He was unwilling to just kill Li Qi and be done with it, so his heart gradually leaned towards the second option.

But at this moment, Li Qi suddenly smiled, as if he had guessed his thoughts:

“Ning Yongnian, since you are so hesitant,”

“Then I might as well choose for you!”

With a flick of his sleeves, his right palm heavily struck his chest in the next moment.

Dozens of eyes suddenly widened, and everyone never expected that Li Qi would be so decisive, and would use suicide to cut off Ning Yongnian's retreat!

As long as he dies, Ning Yongnian will not slaughter the city.

For the lives of the people of Huailing, Li Qi did not hesitate at all.

“Father!!!”

“Your Majesty!”

“Your Majesty!!!”

“...”

In a flash, several voices sounded urgently.

Although Li Qi's cultivation was very low, he couldn't stand the suddenness of his actions, and even Ning Yongnian might not be able to stop him.

“Swish!”

Several black shadows flashed out from Da Ning's side, and instantly crossed a distance of several feet.

The one rushing in the front was Wu Ding, who was now less than five feet away from Li Qi.

It's just that at this time, the latter's palm was only a few inches away from his chest, and it seemed that it was too late.

Seeing this scene, although Ning Yongnian's figure did not move, his eyes were full of anger and unwillingness.

Li Qi committed suicide, and the fact that he reacted like this can only be said that such a result was indeed not what he wanted.

However, everything was too late... Wait!

Suddenly, just when everyone thought that Li Qi was bound to die, the latter's movements suddenly paused for a moment.

This pause was quite strange, obviously not Li Qi's own will...

Ning Yongnian suddenly turned his head to look in a certain direction behind him.

Without a doubt, it was Bai Youheng standing in the darkness.

“...”

“Bang!!!”

Less than a breath later.

Due to Bai Youheng's sudden action, Wu Ding naturally succeeded in stopping Li Qi, and had already sealed all the latter's acupoints.

The other generals were not idle either, and in the blink of an eye, they also subdued everyone in Da Feng, including Li Wutong.

“Li Qi.”

Ning Yongnian breathed a sigh of relief and slowly walked to Li Qi, who was pale.

“To be honest, I really didn't expect you to be so decisive.”

“But it's a pity.”

“Didn't you want to use your own life to save the lives of the people of Huailing?”

“Then I will let you see how the people of this city die!”

“Sima Cong!”

“Your Majesty, this subject is here!”

“Spread the word! Just say that Da Feng has agreed to all our conditions!”

“Yes.”

“Wu Ding!”

“This subordinate is here!”

“Send a message to the battalions! Immediately seal the city gates!”

“Yes!”

“...”

Hearing the instructions issued by Ning Yongnian one after another, Li Qi's eyes were gloomy, while Li Wutong's eyes no longer had any brilliance.

After going around in circles, Huailing City still cannot escape the fate of being slaughtered?

Although this result is the same as her previous choice, Li Wutong no longer has the same thoughts as before.

But who can save Huailing now?

Suddenly, Li Wutong's eyes froze.

Including Ning Yongnian, everyone turned their heads to look in one direction.

It was Li Huaizhong, who was running in from outside the house with an extremely panicked expression.

“Your Majesty!”

“B-Big trouble!”

“Big trouble!!!”