“Should be that way.” Jun Huang pointed at where the eunuch had appeared from. Nan Xun nodded and let go of the eunuch’s collars. The eunuch collapsed to the floor.

Hearing something shattering, they exchanged a glance and ran toward the source of the sound.

Nan Xun told Jun Huang to wait outside first. She nodded and let him take the lead.

Nan Xun opened the door to see the former Eastern Wu’s emperor sitting atop shards of ceramic. His eyes lit up at first, mistaking Nan Xun as his ally, but then Nan Xun waved at someone outside and in came Jun Huang.

The former emperor’s face paled, silently cursing at his men for failing to finish her off.

With a scoff, Jun Huang walked up to the former emperor and considered him with icy eyes. A shudder ran down his spine. He was going to run when Nan Xun seized him.

“I’m curious,” Jun Huang...