The scene fell into a deathly silence. Everyone turned their gazes toward Ning Wanwan; some eyes held pity, while others gloated. Only Xiao Shixue rushed out, throwing herself onto her knees before Pei Jinxiu, begging fervently.
"Your Majesty, you must not..."
Pei Jinxiu remained silent, his dark eyes flickering with unreadable intent. He was deep in thought, yet he was not considering whether or not to bestow Ning Wanwan upon the King of Mobei; rather, he was calculating how to maximize the benefits of this transaction.
Chapter 57