Loyalty (4)

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Ninth Brother isn't that kind of person!"

"I'll stake my life on it!"

"Besides, before talking about others, take a look at yourself! What kind of good person are you? You entered the palace yet remained untouched, a seductive vixen who brings calamity upon the nation. You're even worse than Daji! At least Daji was King Zhou's favored consort, while you have nothing to do with Father King at all! If you ask me, Father King was bewitched by people like you!"

"And now, you're still here trying to drive a wedge between us!"

"Do you really think my sword isn't sharp?"

Red Lotus stormed over to the weapon rack and drew a one-handed sword. It was no treasured blade, but it was finely crafted and gorgeously designed, fully comparable to the standard longswords used by the army. She pushed it half an inch from its sheath, making no effort to conceal her disgust as she threatened Lady Mingzhu viciously.

Lady Mingzhu could not help but laugh.

She shook her head.

There was no malice in it.

She merely retorted in an even tone.

"First of all, you can't beat me."

"Though I am not skilled in combat, I am still an Innate Martial Artist. My cultivation of Internal Force far surpasses yours, enough for me to overcome ten techniques with sheer strength. If not for these two gentlemen, you would not even have had the chance to draw your sword before me. If you do not believe me, feel free to try again."

"Second, your father king has protected you very well."

"You do not understand the complexity or danger of palace struggles. In truth, whether one's methods are dirty is merely an excuse here. Victory and defeat are what truly matter. Your