Junmo’s subtle, lingering gaze was not lost on Li Qinghe. She could roughly guess what was going on in his mind. Was he not just planning to make her life miserable because of her previous schemes? Having come this far, did he really think she still cared? He could throw whatever torture he wanted her way; she would take it. In his current state, he dared not take her life immediately. For that alone, Li Qinghe felt a sense of vindication. It was as if Junmo had a fishbone stuck in his throat—he could neither swallow it nor cough it up, and it was causing him immense discomfort and agony.
Li Xuanyue naturally observed the tension between the two. With the Second Prince of the Snake Clan keeping Li Qinghe in check, she likely wouldn't be causing any more trouble for the time being.
"Princess, someone has been sent from the Empress Consort’s side!" Yinxin leaned in to tug gently at Li Xuanyue’s sleeve, whispering a reminder.
Chapter 74