Yet, come to think of it, who gave him the nerve to put on airs here?
Jiang Yuchi was momentarily flustered when questioned, but she quickly recovered, offering a forced, insincere smile as she retorted, "Who gave you, a reprieved death-row inmate, the nerve to bounce around like that here?"
Death-row! Inmate! Jiang Zhiyi, who had fancied himself Empress Xi returning to the palace ready for a massive slaughter, choked instantly. He drew his hands back awkwardly and pleaded for mercy with a pitiful look: "Fine, I won't talk about it."
Chapter 180