Gongsun Liuying said calmly, "It's okay. I've waited here for you for an hour, Mother. One hour was enough for me to figure things out."
Since the matter had been exposed, Xiao Rong'er decided not to hide it anymore.
She held her daughter's hand and said seriously, "It's good that you've figured it out. I promise you, you'll always be the Phoenix Girl!"
Gongsun Liuying asked, "Did Yan Xiaojiu also use a Forbidden Technique?"
Xiao Rong'er shook her head. "Logically, she shouldn't have. Not just anyone can wield such a Forbidden Technique, even your father—"
Here, she suddenly stopped. "She shouldn't have that ability. I, too, once considered killing her, just like how I stabilized your Life Chart back then. But unfortunately, her life is stubbornly tough, and she even managed to find herself an Amulet!"
She was referring to Bao Shu, that little one whom Emperor Liang doted on like treasure.
Gongsun Liuying's gaze turned dark. "Mother, what exactly is your plan?"
