Xiao Tuo couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

Even though he wasn’t speaking loudly, every word rumbled like thunder.

She never would have thought that her childhood sweetheart would push her into the arms of another man! He had even told her to do everything she could to seduce him!

She suddenly wondered if she had made the right choice.

As if he could sense the change in her emotions, Lian’s voice softened. “Xiao Tuo, I know that I’m being unfair. If you don't want to do it, then just leave the palace. I won’t serve as the high priest anymore, and the two of us can just travel the world. I refuse to believe that Wu Ding can catch us so easily.”

The maid was somewhat tempted at first, but she calmed down when she heard the last part. “Big brother Lian, how can I be that selfish and let your years of hard work become wasted? You are the well-respected high priest. How can I make you follow me into a life of hiding? Furthermore, you’re  the one who should be king, so why should you run? Big brother...