"Eunuch Zhao stood quietly to the side, accompanied by a few other eunuchs holding clean towels for the emperor." A maidservant approached and leaned close, whispering something into Eunuch Zhao's ear. He gave a small nod in response.
Just as the maidservant turned to leave, her eyes drifted toward the emperor, who was still practicing his sword technique with the five imperial guards.
Because of the heat, the emperor was shirtless, wearing only his lower garments. Although the five imperial guards were also bare-chested, none of their physiques could compare to Xiang Long Wei powerful, well-sculpted frame. The maidservant's gaze lingered too long—her lips parted slightly, her eyes glazed with awe.
"Why did it feel like her heart was about to leap out of her chest just from looking at him…?"If only she could become his concubine… she'd win his favor and never let him go, the maid thought, her heart pounding like a drum in her chest.
