Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap erupted outside the window, and dark, heavy clouds seemed ready to swallow the entire sky.
Zhou Fu, who had been speaking with a sardonic edge, saw his expression darken. "I am simply following orders," he said coldly.
Ji Yunchu looked at him with a trace of contempt. "You are nothing but a blade in Prince Ning’s hand. In your quest to eliminate his rivals, how many people have you offended? A lone official like you rarely meets a good end. Why must you drag her into this? I know her better than you do. I know that from a young age, the person she admired most was the Old Marquis. If she ever finds out that her own father died by your hand, how do you think she will treat you?"
Chapter 22