Tang Yuehua immediately stated, "Please rest assured, Marquis Qi Lin. I, Tang Yuehua, swear that I will never reveal a single word of what I saw and heard today. Otherwise, may heaven strike me dead."
But as soon as she finished speaking, Qian Renxue beside her said meaningfully, "This matter is of great importance. How can such an intangible oath alone guarantee that Madam will not speak of it?"
Tang Yuehua's pretty face immediately changed color.
"Your Highness, do you not trust me?"
Qian Renxue's expression remained indifferent as she said calmly, "It is merely a precaution. Madam should understand what kind of trouble this would bring Brother Qi Lin if word got out."
Tang Yuehua was utterly numb upon hearing this, immediately regretting coming to Heaven Dou Academy and wading into this mess.
She then looked toward Qi Lin, a trace of resentment in her eyes, as if saying, Why did you reveal such an important secret?
Now, she was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Qi Lin could not help but chuckle at the sight before him.
Of course, he knew what an uproar this secret would cause across the continent if it spread, but he was not afraid in the slightest.
With his current strength, no matter how many enemies came, they would all be utterly vulnerable before him.
If there truly were people unafraid of death, he certainly would not mind stretching his limbs a little.
What Qi Lin had not expected, however, was that after learning this secret, Qian Renxue's first thought had been for his sake.
This bro...
No, this sis was solid!
Qi Lin then looked at Tang Yuehua, who was casting him a pleading gaze, and gave a light cough.
"Brother Xue, I know you are concerned for my safety,