Seeing Zhu Biao's ferocious expression and the almost undisguised killing intent in his eyes,
the last shred of Lu clan's hope was shattered.
Originally, she might have thought that after seeing Zhu Biao, there would still be a turning point for her—that she could regain his favor and change her current predicament.
But now, it seemed—
Zhu Biao had completely lost all trust in her.
This naturally made Lu clan tremble all over.
"Your Highness... does Your Highness truly not believe me?"
"I truly did not do it." Even now, Lu clan still clung to a sliver of hope as she spoke with immense grievance.
Seeing Lu clan still pretending even at a time like this, Zhu Biao's eyes held nothing but disgust—indeed, his disgust deepened.
What kind of woman had I favored all those years?
Even now, she's still struggling and making excuses.
This woman is truly terrifying.
She had fooled me from beginning to end. Zhu Biao thought bitterly, filled with regret.
But Zhu Biao did not dwell on it for long.
"Lu clan."
"I have nothing left to say to you."
"You had best pray that the matter of suppressing Yunteng has nothing to do with your Lü Family. Otherwise, your entire family will face far more than mere exile." Zhu Biao rose from his seat and spoke coldly.
"Your Highness, why won't you believe me?"
Seeing Zhu Biao about to leave, Lu clan immediately grabbed his foot and spoke in utter grievance.
"Still pretending?"
Zhu Biao looked down at her coldly. "If you knew this day would come, why do what you did in the first place?"
"And—"
"I'll tell you something else."
"Yun Wen's matter has already been decided by Father Emperor. He knows all the hardships Yunteng has suffered over the years, yet for