บท 808: Killing as I Think of Life and Death

The sound of boots treading on snow echoed throughout the quiet streets. It sounded monotonous as if someone were slapping the old bell in the Imperial Palace with his hand. It was a dull, painful ringing. The crutch under Ning Que's armpits landed rhythmically on the snowy ground, following his footsteps. However, it did not make any sound.

He had stayed silent after a long time, after hearing Chao Xiaoshu's words. Then, he said, "The Academy does not interfere with politics. The Empress will be the one to decide whether to kill her or not."

If the Academy did not interfere in politics, the Tang Empire would have fallen months ago. The words 'The Academy did not interfere in politics' had long become a empty talk, and as such, the second statement was pointless too.

Chao Xiaoshu said, "Should Hua Shanyue be killed?"

Ning Que said, "I want to kill him."