Chapter 126: Greed

“It will work,” said Jun Huang. “You know that I never fight a battle I can’t win.”

Her chilly gaze made Nan Xun feel exposed. He turned away and cleared his throat. “Mister Ji Bo is talented, but most talented men are power hungry. Aren’t you worried that Ji Bo will turn to the third prince’s side for real?”

“He’s only putting on an act.”

“You know what I mean,” Nan Xun said in a rush. It concerned him that Jun Huang didn’t even think about the possibility.

Jun Huang could tell he was worried. She let out a soundless laugh. “We can talk back at my place.” She turned to leave. Nan Xun was right behind her.

Back in her place, Jun Huang told the page boy to shut the door; she wasn’t taking any more guests today. The page boy nodded in understanding and closed the door, separating the inside from the outside world.

Jun Huang led Nan Xun to the garden. The robe she wore today was a little too long. It covered the back of her feet and dragged over the ground,...