Li Huowang stopped in his tracks, staring at Li Sui in disbelief. It was hard to imagine such words could come from Li Sui's mouth. His lips quivered slightly before he spoke again. "The affairs of adults are none of a child's concern!"
Li Sui forged ahead for a while before suddenly halting again. "Whether she accepts is her choice. First, I have to use this opportunity to put the squeeze on the Formless Old Mother. She must be given that choice."
"Fine, you decide," Li Sui said as his body gradually sank into the earth. "Father, don't blame me for being harsh. Some matters are better resolved sooner than later. Dragging things out never helps."
Li Huowang's body flickered and then vanished into the air—he had turned invisible.
The Imperial City was not far, and Li Huowang arrived quickly. This time, he found Gao Zhijian in the Imperial Study Room, reviewing memorials. Li Huowang was succinct, swiftly explaining the cause and effect of the entire matter.
