63 The Unexpected Move (2/2)

Hongyue's eyes wistfully floated over the hall before landing back on Concubine Ruolan. The exact reason why the second madam declined was that she knew too much. Hongyue clicked her tongue. Knowing too much was like a death sentence. However, if you knew how to use it, you could slide the death sentence to someone else. Hongyue gave a sly smile. Only one gift and you can't take it anymore. What would happen if you find the other one I prepared for you?

The concubine's pupils began to focus on Qingyu strangely.

Suddenly, the air seemed to rumble as the ground shook slightly. Two sharp shards of rock quickly formed from the earth and took aim into the air. Hongyue's smile froze when she realized the aim was slightly off. She whirled her head to see the pieces aiming for Qingyu. A conflicting emotion erupted into her heart.

Qingyu.

They only met twice.

They could still be considered strangers.

While this attack was likely because of the second madam's hatred for her, Qingyu was the one who willingly jumped into her business. It was expected to have unseeable dangers.

It would be better for her if he died yet before Hongyue knew it, Concubine Ruolan's wrist laid broken in her hand. With the unexpected shock in her wrist, Concubine Ruolan lost control of her power as she wailed in pain. The shards of rock shuddered before landing loudly on the ground.

A flash of surprise appeared in Qingyu's eyes while Hongyue stared at her hand blankly.

Why?

She didn't trust him.

Her first move should have been to kill him. Why did she save him? He probably wouldn't have died anyway. As she questioned herself, a feeling of unease filled Hongyue's heart, and her eyes stared at Concubine Ruolan coldly.

”Let me go! Let me kill him! If he didn't stop me, I would have killed Hongyue already! It's all his fault,” Concubine Ruolan uttered as her eyelids twitched. She struggled to get out of Hongyue's vise-like grip wildly, her arms waving loosely. The second madam didn't even seem to have the slightest idea of reality as her mind sunk deeper into chaotic hatred and she fainted.

The entire exchange happened within seconds. A mere 'normal' couldn't have reacted in such precise accuracy. The general was bound to lose his trust in her.

Hongyue blinked her eyes.

Why did she do something like that when she knew the risk already?

Nevermind that.

She swung herself around to meet the general's peering eyes. While he had tried to cover it up, he seemed to have difficulty entirely concealing his distrust.

”My dear daugther...you gained your powers?” He asked carefully, probing for answers. Even the guests were interested in knowing.

Just how could a 'normal' act so quickly?