Lü Weihua’s gaze swept across the room. Apart from Zhuqing, there was an older nursemaid and several other palace maids, all of whom were bound and gagged. When they looked at him, their eyes held desperate hope mixed with a bitter hatred for Prince Jing’s Estate and Yao Yingying—a hatred so profound that they would surely seek vengeance the moment they were set free.
Lü Weihua closed the door while they were still watching him. The sound of muffled pleas from inside grew even louder. He checked the neighboring rooms, where he found more bound guards and servants, but, losing interest, he simply shut those doors as well.
When he opened the door to the main chamber, he saw a young man lying on the bed. The youth’s eyes were closed, but hearing the commotion, he turned his head slightly. His eyes were a startling, icy blue.
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