“Why?” Qin Wanru was in a state of complete shock as she stared at the old man with his meticulously-combed hair. He looked the same as he always did, yet he suddenly seemed so unfamiliar.

Hong Zhong sighed. “I truly must apologize. Madam, the one thing you should never have done was to run to me.”

“Why?” Qin Wanru stared at him. Her eyes were filled with anger. Countless possibilities had crossed her mind, but she had never expected that Hong Zhong would betray her.

She was completely baffled. Why would Hong Zhong do such a thing?

She had been drugged by Chu Tiesheng, and her acupoints had now been sealed as well. It was all over. The only thing on her mind right now was a desire to know why.

“I had no choice either…” Hong Zhong shook his head. “It’s meaningless to talk about these things now.”

“But I want to know!” Qin Wanru said coldly. “The Chu clan has always treated you well. My husband and I have always considered you our friend. What could you possibly gain from siding...