Sun Kui's heart was in turmoil, and he said incredulously, "Your Majesty, you... this... this..." The Emperor's earlier words were so shocking, like a bolt of lightning, leaving Sun Kui stunned.
Seeing Sun Kui's horrified expression, the Emperor said disdainfully, "What, did I scare you?"
"Your Majesty, I... the servant..." Sun Kui was so flustered that he was at a loss for words. He only knew he had heard something astonishing, "Your Majesty, I will not leak a single word." Would he be silenced by the Emperor?
The Emperor seemed to see through Sun Kui's thoughts and reassured him, "I have no reason to kill you for no reason."
Hearing this, Sun Kui felt a wave of relief. He quickly knelt down, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will not divulge a single word of what was just said, even if it costs me my life."
"I trust you," the Emperor nodded at Sun Kui, "rise."
Seeing the Emperor's trust, Sun Kui was moved to tears, his voice choked, "I thank the Emperor for his trust."
