"Congratulations, my Lord!" Before Qin Ye had a chance to finish his train of thought, a pair of magpies began to chirp by his ears.

Su Daji was ecstatic to have averted the crisis of certain execution, and she extended a deep bow as she said, "My heart was in knots during your absence, my Lord, and I was beginning to fear the worst. Thank heavens..."

She pulled out her handkerchief to dab at the non-existent tears at the corners of her eyes, and her voice began to choke up as she continued, "You are blessed by heaven and earth and destined to live a long and magnificent life. Even in the sea, you are blessed by the gods of the depths, and I now know that I was wrong to have ever doubted your safety."

Right at this moment, a forlorn sigh rang out beside her. Su Daji faltered slightly as she concealed her eyes behind her handkerchief, then cast a vicious gaze toward Qin Hui. 

What are you planning, you old piece of scum?! 

"Please forgive me for not coming to your aid sooner, your Excellency." Qin Hui extended a deep bow in a graceful manner as he said, "Su Daji wanted to adopt her true form and dive into the sea to search for you, but I dissuaded her from doing so. Please forgive me, your Excellency."

Hmm?! 

Su Daji continued to pretend to wipe away her tears as she stared at Qin Hui with a bewildered expression. It would already be a miracle if this old bastard didn't try to backstab her, yet not only was he not doing that, he was...