Emperor Xia thundered, "Hence, all of you thought that the Xia Kingdom would not be of a competitor for both of the families if they cooperated?"
There was a sunk in heart of the courtiers as they did have the thought. Unwittingly, the courtiers actually agreed that the once powerful Xia Kingdom would lose.
Emperor Xia gazed everyone blazingly. No one dared to look at him nor answer his question. Lei Hong was not an exception.
"Let it be. Court dismissed," Emperor Xia demanded loathingly.
Hence, the issue was left unsettled. After the court, Emperor Xia continued joyous singing and dancing with Meixi. Although nine years had passed, his love towards Meixi was still the same. It was as though the once proud, knight-looking Emperor Xia had disappeared in the mist of alcohol and women. What left unchanged was his willful attitude.