I sat in the grand chair. It was already late at night; everyone else had gone to sleep, and only a few servants were still patrolling the manor. Several Star Peak Guards also stood watch in the darkness at key points throughout the manor.
The moment they saw me sitting in the main hall, a servant hurried to my side. Without saying a word, he waited quietly for my orders. Only a single lamp was lit in the entire hall. In such a large space, it did little good, and the hall remained dim.
But my heart was even darker. It was in chaos—utter chaos. I was afraid. I was truly afraid. Afraid of losing Rou. No... no! No matter who it was, no one could stop Rou and me from being together. No one!
I was already somewhat hysterical, madness gleaming in my eyes. I had made my choice. Raising my head, I ordered the servant beside me:
"Have Brother Wang come here immediately. Quickly. And call Uncle Zhang as well. Go!"
My heart sank back into darkness...
"Young Master, what is it that made you summon me so late at night?"
Brother Wang entered from outside the hall, straightening his clothes as he walked. From the servant who had relayed the message, he had learned that I was in a great hurry, so he had not even taken the time to dress properly before coming.
"Brother Wang, sit first. Wait for Uncle Zhang," I said, then fell silent again.
Brother Wang looked at me in shock. He had never seen his young master so gloomy before. Even when I had first been cast out of the family, I had merely been deeply saddened, but at least everything in my heart had shown on my face. Now, however, I