She would seek revenge against the Beili Emperor, but she would never be the one to start a war between two nations. This was a vengeance she would claim herself!
In that moment, the way Zhan Chi looked at Xi Fengying shifted slightly. It was a look of admiration. For a woman to possess such resolve was truly remarkable.
Ye Qianning lowered her gaze, her small hand slightly cupped as she tapped rhythmically on the stone table, seemingly lost in thought.
"Just let me stay a few more days. You can name any price," Xi Fengying said, her voice softening.
Zhan Chi looked at Ye Qianning as well.
"The soldiers will be back to search again. And next time, they'll likely focus their search on women. You won't be safe here."
The Beili Emperor was ninety percent sure she hadn't left the city. If one sweep failed to find her, there would be a second. And the next search wouldn't be so easy to get through.
