Although Zhang Youwei claimed she was entirely unwilling, she was secretly delighted. Even though this excursion meant failing the Grand Protector’s plans, she couldn’t be blamed; Jia Lingyun had forcibly hoisted her away, and her struggle had been futile.
Though she felt a lack of conviction while thinking this, Jia Lingyun was, after all, the Sage; even the Grand Protector likely had no way to handle him. Besides, the Little Emperor had been prepared to bestow her upon the State Preceptor Wu Ai—was she really supposed to get cozy with that sleazy man?
*Ew, ew, ew!*
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