Suban staggered to his feet, but the sharp pain sent a shiver down his spine. He swayed unsteadily and collapsed back onto the ground. The fragmented memories swirling in his head, along with the conversation he'd just heard, instantly gave him clarity about the situation before him.,Just what happened in the courtyard a while ago, it filled An's head with images. Not only was Murong Qiao conspiring with the Minister of State to force her into marriage with the Crown Prince, but she also used torture on Xia Zian before his death. An could even hear Xia Zian's pleas for mercy before he died and the overwhelming scent of blood that filled the air.,For genuine readers, please join our dedicated group for updates at 212858683 (Group name: Has June added more chapters today). Joining the group allows you to interact with June's editors and fellow readers. We'll be whipping up those requests together! The latest chapter updates will also be announced first in the group. Thank you for your support of this work! Writing isn't easy, so please consider supporting us by reading the genuine version. Your patronage means a lot to the author!。