398 A Failed Hero Often Sighs, and A Young Woman’s Heart Often Experiences Twists and Turns

Chu Yang went for the wise choice of avoiding the issue altogether. He figured that he might end-up offending someone if he didn't avoid it.

Tie Butian didn't speak for a long time. She merely continued to laugh gently. There was an unpredictable meaning hidden in her laughter. She spoke, "Minister Chu, Miss Qian Qian is passionately devoted to you… aren't you the least bit interested?"

Chu Yang pondered for a long time. Then, he smiled bitterly.

He then replied in a resolute manner, "Your Majesty, I don't wish to repeat myself on this issue. You and I are the same. We are men. A man can't shirk his responsibility. You have a responsibility to walk the road of an Emperor. And, I have the responsibility to walk the path of a young man!"