Pei Rumo had a sharp mind. After hearing Bai Luochu’s question, he naturally knew that Bai Luochu was suspicious about the old emperor’s sudden desire to conquer the Desolate Region.

“Will you believe me if I said that I didn’t detect anything strange with my Emperor Father?” Pei Rumo immediately replied.

Bai Luochu didn’t immediately follow up with another question. Instead, she nodded and replied, “Of course I will. Your First Highness might use some underhanded methods to achieve your objective from time to time, but you are not a liar. Moreover, we are both in the Desolate Region now, you have no reason to lie to me.”

Pei Rumo was surprised by her reply. It...