The guard started wailing, “No, Your Majesty! Your Majesty! This servant knows his mistake! Please don’t chase this servant out of the palace!”

When De Quan heard the wailings of this guard, his expression didn’t change in the slightest. Instead, he spoke unhurriedly, “Enough! There are plenty of people watching. Those who don’t know might think that there is something wrong with your head. If I were you, I would quickly take the money and leave. His Majesty doesn’t wish to leave a bad impression for the esteemed guest and is sparing your life. Why else do you think you’re still alive?”

The guard heard De Quan’s words and...