That was a sensitive, terrifying subject that no court official ever dared to utter out loud, even in private whispers. Yet Bai Xifeng had just thrown it right into the Emperor's face without the slightest shred of hesitation.
The Emperor's eyes widened in sheer disbelief. Because in truth, her bold words had hit the exact nail on the head. That was precisely what kept him awake at night. He was terrified that Great General Bai would use his military power to overthrow the throne. He desperately needed a hostage, an anchor, a leverage point that would force Bai Xiang to think twice before making such a move.
That was the sole reason he had wanted Bai Xifeng kept strictly within the Capital City. As long as Bai Xifeng was within his reach, he believed he held a dagger against Bai Xiang's throat to keep the General under control!
Bai Xifeng scoffed quietly, a cold sneer forming on her face.
This paranoid Emperor actually believed her father was scheming a rebellion.
