C749 I Don't Believe in Fate

The emperor rested his chin on his hand, his eyes half-closed, exuding a sense of laziness. "Once an edict is issued, it can't be easily withdrawn."

Yan Xiuchuan stepped forward, locking eyes with the emperor. "You're the emperor. Of course, you can."

"Oh?" The emperor raised an eyebrow. "Are you giving me orders?"

In private, the emperor rarely used the royal "we" with Yan Xiuchuan