After all, strictly speaking, she had betrayed her sect, betrayed her own principles, and betrayed the grace and esteem bestowed upon her by Lord Gu Chenxian.
It is often said that one’s enemies are the ones who understand them best. While Huomei and Yeji were not enemies in the literal sense, they were, in many respects, rivals. Yeji’s demeanor instantly alerted Huomei to something amiss. She scrutinized Yeji closely, her brow furrowing slightly.
"You aren't yourself," Huomei remarked. "Something is very wrong. I see guilt and shame in your eyes. While you certainly have reason to blame yourself for failing the task assigned by the Lord, based on what I know of you, you would be doing everything in your power to remedy the situation. What is it that you feel guilty about? Could it be..."
Chapter 267