Yue Ning pressed herself against the pillar, her heart thudding softly against her ribs. "What is she planning?" she whispered under her breath.
'That is what you need to find out,' the system replied, its voice low and mechanical in her mind. 'Apparently, you don't have much time left.'
Her stomach tightened. Not much time left? How could she get it done and protect Yun Li at the same time?
She peeked again just in time to see the servant bow respectfully before retreating down the hallway.
Madam He remained still for a moment, her fingers tracing the edge of her fan as if lost in thought. Then, a faint delicate and elegant smile appeared on her lips... and filled with venom.
Yue Ning's brows furrowed. That smile wasn't one of satisfaction. It was a promise... a promise of something dark.
