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Though she already knew the answer, Unulatu feigned ignorance. “Sage Qi, the person you’re referring to can’t possibly be me, right?”
Qi Xuansu was always straight to the point, so he did not evade the issue now. “When Hun Chowen was arrested, he explained his motive. He said that the two greatest hatreds in life are the murder of one’s father and the theft of one’s wife. Because of that, he swore to destroy the Tawantin Empire.”
Manu Tancha slammed his wine cup onto the table. “Such a traitor deserves death and nothing less.”
Qi Xuansu continued, “Of course, such outrageous remarks could damage the Empress’ reputation, so I ordered that they not be spread. Only Sage Huangfu, General Hun, and I are aware of them.”
“Which General Hun?” Manu Tancha asked.
Qi Xuansu replied, “I mean General Hun Ahau, who oversees military affairs in New Xijing. He is a prudent and steady man and would never spread such matters carelessly.”
Unulatu raised her wine cup and said, “Then I must thank you, Sage Qi. Allow me to offer you a toast.”
Qi Xuansu raised a hand. “There’s no need to thank me just yet, Your Highness. I have another matter on which I would like to seek your guidance.”
Unulatu said, “I wouldn’t dare claim to be able to guide you, Sage Qi. Please...
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