Today's first update: Chapter 2024! 1/4!
That slap completely stunned Yuan.
Ever since she had been selected to enter the Phoenix Palace before awakening her talent, even if she had not accepted the mission to "seduce Xu Kun" and become the temporary Phoenix Lord, she had been a darling dearly loved by all the aunties in the Phoenix Palace.
Not even the Phoenix Lord had ever slapped her!
Given Yuan's usual personality, she would definitely have sought revenge.
Yet now, she merely rubbed the spot where she had been struck. Facing Yang Yao's icy gaze, she even forced out a flattering smile.
"Yao Yao, I know what kind of mistakes I've made. You can kill or punish me however you wish afterward, but the most urgent matter now is saving Brother Kun."
"Please hand him over to me. I can save him."
Yang Yao's brows drew together. She knew everything Yuan had done; Zhu Jiu had told her.
If Yuan had merely plotted against her, Yang Yao would not have been so angry. But because of Yuan's stupidity, she had been used as someone else's blade, leaving Xu Kun at death's door!
Still, Yuan was right. Saving Xu Kun was the priority.
Yang Yao was currently like a headless fly, and the concern in Yuan's eyes did not seem faked.
Just as Yang Yao hesitated over whether to hand Xu Kun over to Yuan, four figures appeared in the sky, accompanied by a clear voice.
"Yao Yao, don't give him to her. Brother will be fine!"
Hearing that familiar voice, the lost and helpless Yang Yao immediately looked up and saw the familiar Shen-bao.
Beside Shen-bao stood Afu, whom Yang Yao did not recognize, as well as the Qin Emperor and Bai Qi.
The Qin Emperor did not look