The Truth of His Birth

"She's Qian Ying. She's been following me for over four years, though we were separated for a while. At Tongtian Pass, Father had her return to my side," Shangguan Ru introduced her.

Every Young Master of Golden Peng Fortress had his own Green Face Shadow Guard. Shangguan Ru had never attained the status of Young Master, so being granted the protection of a Shadow Guard was a rare exception. Few people throughout Golden Peng Fortress knew about it. When the Unrivaled King sent the Twins to the Stone Kingdom at Xiaoyao Sea to die, he made another exception and recalled Qian Ying.

Qian Ying was plain-looking, and had quite possibly undergone disguise. She kept her head slightly lowered, her hands crossed before her, and had not spoken since entering the tent. Gu Shenwei would normally never have noticed such a person.

"I had her keep watch on Little Yanzhi. She overheard quite a few things."

"You suspected Little Yanzhi long ago?" Gu Shenwei was genuinely surprised.

Shangguan Ru shook her head. "No. I had her watch Little Yanzhi for another reason."

Qian Ying received the hint, bowed, and withdrew. At the doorway, she raised her head and swiftly swept her gaze over the Dragon King.

The scene did not escape Shangguan Ru's notice. With a smile, she said, "She's a little dissatisfied with your martial arts, but Father gave her an order, and I made her swear an oath as well. Even if you drew your blade right now, she wouldn't fight back."

Shangguan Ru trusted the Green Face's oath, which was why she dared conceal her existence.

The wariness in Gu Shenwei's heart still would not fade. A Green Face of Golden Peng Fortress was actually hidden in the army camp, and the thought made him extremely uncomfortable, as