A knowing smile appeared on Long Xuanjiao's face when she heard those words. Their gazes turned toward the window together. The moon stood high in the sky, its frosty radiance blanketing the ground.
Long Xuanjiao's thoughts returned to the matter at hand. She said softly, "Hu Xiaotian is here!"
Hu Buwei nodded.
Long Xuanjiao said, "Buwei, you asked me to spread word of the consort selection far and wide. What was your real intention?"
Hu Buwei said, "To find the most reliable ally among them."
Long Xuanjiao said, "But have you considered that events might spiral out of control? Several assassination attempts have already occurred because of this. Someone wants to exploit the occasion to stir up trouble. If an important figure comes to harm in the Fragrant Kingdom, I'm afraid it will backfire."
Hu Buwei said, "Don't worry. All this will soon be over. With the Fragrant Kingdom's current strength, we needn't fear any of them."
Long Xuanjiao said, "Buwei, tell me honestly. Are you planning to use this occasion to do something? Whatever you do, I'll help you. Please tell me, won't you?"
Hu Buwei smiled. "Apart from Great Kang, almost all the Various Kingdoms have sent representatives. If something happened to them, Great Kang would certainly be the happiest."
Long Xuanjiao frowned. "But don't forget, this is the Fragrant Kingdom. If anything happens to anyone, we'll have to bear responsibility too." A trace of fear suddenly rose in her heart. Surely Hu Buwei wouldn't gamble the Fragrant Kingdom's entire future on revenge against Great Kang.
Hu Buwei said, "No one can endanger the Fragrant Kingdom, and I won't let you or your son suffer any harm."
"Buwei!" Long Xuanjiao went to his side and nestled into his arms.
Hu Buwei gently stroked her shoulder and whispered, "Xiao