It was obvious that Wanyan Liang was among the few who knew the truth. Though he had always been lustful, beauties were merely playthings to him. He would never let female charms cloud his judgment and cause him to neglect important matters. Seeing Wanyan Dan become softhearted toward the Ever Victorious King because of Taoyao, Wanyan Liang felt both furious and disdainful.
"Calm your anger, Prince, calm your anger," his trusted confidant Xiao Yu advised from the side. "It is precisely because Wanyan Dan is not cut out for great things that you have your chance."
Wanyan Liang's anger immediately turned to delight. "Indeed. I like what you said."
Xiao Yu smiled indifferently and continued, "Prince, dealing with the Ever Victorious King is merely the final kick. Why get angry over it?"
"It is not that simple." Wanyan Liang frowned. "Wanyan Dan likes Taoyao so much, and Taoyao is not a woman without principles. The two of them must have reached some sort of understanding. Wanyan Dan treats the Ever Victorious King well, and in return, Taoyao submits to him."
Thinking of the breathtaking Taoyao, Wanyan Liang grew resentful. Wanyan Dan and his brother had actually gotten there first. Hmph, once he ascended the throne someday, he would hold Taoyao in one arm and Ge Bi in the other, making merry on the dragon bed night after night. That would be the greatest pleasure in the world.
Seeing Wanyan Liang's lecherous expression, Xiao Yu knew what he was thinking without even having to guess. He could not help coughing to remind him to return to the matter at hand. "Prince, do you think Wanyan Dan prefers secretly possessing Taoyao like this, or would he rather bring her into the palace openly and aboveboard?"
"Of course he would bring her into