Xiao Ying's breathing quickened. He glanced at Zhao Ji, who was smiling bitterly in silence, then looked helplessly at Diao Chan and asked in a solemn, deep voice:
"Things have come to this! Speak plainly—who do you like? Who do you favor most?! Ignore everything else. I will decide for you. Who would dare object? Just say it!"
"Your Maj..."
Everyone present changed expression at once. Some looked toward Xiao Ying and called out, only to forcibly stop themselves.
On second thought, this was not necessarily a bad solution. If not a once-and-for-all cure, then the benefits should still outweigh the drawbacks!
Diao Chan's beautiful eyes lit up, like a bright moon hanging high in the sky and making everyone's eyes brighten. Yet ripples stirred in those lovely eyes as she looked at Xiao Ying...
No way? Could it really be true? Was Destiny's entanglement truly so wondrous? I was affected by dreams—was she affected by feeling? Don't tell me this was some bloody love at first sight...
He had to admit that Diao Chan's every word and movement made people feel as though they were admiring beautiful scenery, their souls utterly captivated. But that glance sent a chill down Xiao Ying's spine. His heart skipped a beat, and he inwardly cried that things were bad as he prepared to speak...
Qi Ji gave a bitter smile. As though afraid Xiao Ying would blame her, she answered first, "Reporting to Your Majesty! This method was discussed by this consort, the Heavenly Empress, the Dragon Empress, the Evil Empress, and the others. However..."
Xiao Ying secretly heaved a sigh of relief and promptly asked, "However what?"
"Xiu'er is unwilling!"
Qi Ji glanced at Diao Chan and answered honestly. After a pause, she hurriedly added, "Or rather, Xiu'er has no one she