Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In Chapter 10, titled "Cunning, Perhaps?", the oppressive heat of an April afternoon sets the scene as Xia Hou Hui and others wait for Emperor Cao Rui outside the East Hall, dressed in uncomfortable court robes. Xia Hou Hui is eager to see Qin Lang but can only bow respectfully, while his cousin, Xia Hou Xian, is preoccupied with his duties. When the emperor finally appears, he unexpectedly addresses Xia Hou Hui, instructing him to stand straight and lift his head. To Xia Hou Hui's astonishment, the emperor playfully offers him a magnificent horse, which he interprets as a gift. Overjoyed, he expresses his gratitude, leaving Emperor Cao Rui bewildered, as he had only intended to let Xia Hou Hui try the horse. The emperor grapples with the implications of his words, suspecting that Xia Hou Hui may be cunningly manipulating the situation. .

Full content