Li Qiye woke up very early on the second day and saw Bingchi Hanyu kneeling in waiting.

“What?” Li Qiye said while looking at her.

She kept her head low on the floor while begging: “The elders of the clan were foolish to oppose you, Your Majesty, and have committed a grave sin. I have failed you as well, so please punish me.”

“You haven’t done anything wrong.” Li Qiye gently waved his sleeve.

She maintained her pose: “The elders’ sin is worthy of clan destruction. Insignificant I may be, I wish to accept the punishment instead.”

“So you’re beseeching for your clan’s sake.” He glanced at her and chuckled.

“I only hope to lower the punishment by a little.” She said softly.

Li Qiye said flatly: “Out of consideration...