A Weakness

Queen Ju stood by the door, gazing outside. When she saw the figure walking slowly toward her through the night, bitterness welled in her heart.

Apart from the day the Dragon King regained consciousness, this would be the first time they had met.

She quickly chased away her feelings. Once she became a wronged wife, she would be trapped in that role and unable to escape. This was a battle. Neither side would surrender willingly, and only relentless attacks could ensure victory.

Women had weapons of their own. Though Xu Yanwei came from a lowly background, she often had a way of putting things that made a lot of sense.

Gu Shenwei had to make the trip. The Queen had indeed helped him greatly, and even setting aside the need to put on a show in front of Little Yanzhi, he ought to thank her in person.

Xu Yanwei had carefully prepared a table of food and wine, choosing dishes that were as refined as those of Jade City instead of piling on slabs of beef and mutton. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she signaled the attendants to leave with her.

Shangguan Hong's figure flashed past. Gu Shenwei did not know what to say, so he asked, "Is Shangguan Hong behaving himself?"

"Yes. He's loyal, too. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been kidnapped and brought here."

Gu Shenwei nodded. Of Unrivaled King's sons, Shangguan Hong had the least ambition, but that did not mean he would quietly accept the fate of becoming a eunuch.

He wanted to warn Queen Ju, but Shangguan Hong was a gift he had given her. The subtlety of that relationship was difficult to explain.

The Queen was a stranger to him, with whom he had even less rapport than an ordinary Tianshan Swordsman.

A stranger smiled