Zhaochuan’s audacity was truly unexpected. Even after learning that Yaoguang held the same rank of consort as he did, he still dared to strike such a malicious blow. If the other had been someone without status, wouldn't he have killed them at will? The thought was chilling.
"Consort Zhao, do you even realize what you are doing?" Hezhao asked, gritting his teeth. He was clearly incensed by Zhaochuan's actions. Back in the Wolf Clan, Yaoguang had never been subjected to such insults; he had always been carefully nurtured and protected. Even after arriving at the Phoenix Clan to marry Li Xuanyue, he had been sent with countless treasures specifically to ensure he would not suffer any grievances. And yet, here was Hezhao, watching as Yaoguang—the Fourth Young Master—was pushed into the lake by Zhaochuan right under his nose. He felt an intense sense of self-reproach, wishing he could kill Zhaochuan on the spot to vent Yaoguang’s anger.
Zhaochuan raised an eyebrow. "Why are you being so fierce?" He disregarded Hezhao’s fury entirely, instead making a show of disdainfully flicking his sleeves. "Your consort didn't stand steady and fell into the lake himself. Why are you questioning me? Or is it somehow my fault that your master lacks his footing?"
Chapter 46