C557 Hostages You Think I'm Stupid

The Emperor was simply unable to stop Li Yuan from leaving the Black Stone Mountain, just like how he was unable to interfere with Xiao Jiuan's decision.

Of course, even if the Emperor couldn't change Xiao Jiuan's decision, with the Emperor's permission, the matter of Xiao Jiuan and Ji Yunke going to Black Stone Mountain would be a matter of public opinion and no one would be able to stop them