Long Mingze stood in the middle of the chamber, his expression dark and terrifying. The air around him felt heavy, filled with anger and cold killing intent. The room was silent except for his harsh breathing.
Eunuch Fu trembled, but he forced himself to speak. "Y-Your Majesty… the Empress must still be inside the palace. Since the exits are sealed, she cannot leave. If we hurry, we can still catch her…"
Long Mingze slowly turned his head, his eyes sharp and deadly. For a moment, he said nothing. Then he gave a slow nod.
Yes.
Xia Yuqing was still here.
Somewhere inside his palace, hiding, hoping to escape him.
He had already locked down every path. She could not leave. But catching her would not be easy. She was clever. She was bold. She dared to challenge him.
But he was the emperor.
Her ruler.
Her master.
Let's see who would win tonight.
If he caught her, he would chain her.
Lock her next to him.
No more kindness.
No more gentle patience.
