The woman took a deep breath and bit her lip. Her thoughts swirled in her mind, crafting and refining plans with meticulous precision. The damage was done and there was no way she could change what happened. The only thing she could do was to think about her next move and get things back on track.
As for what the emperor would do after getting to know about Xia Yuqing's infidelity, only time would tell...
Just then, a sharp knock at the door interuptted her thoughts. Without sparing a glance, she barked, "Come in."
The door creaked open, revealing a man beaming with unrestrained glee. His chest swelled with pride. Finally, he had proven his worth. He had completed his task flawlessly. Surely, this time, he would earn her praise, a single word of approval from those exquisite lips.
