"This is the Queen's messenger, captured at the border of Yu Zhou City." Kereyid explained. "His skulking caught the suspicion of my men and his arrest revealed the letter."
"Queen!" The man called out in pained regret as he kowtowed to Feng Zhiwei. "The subordinate has failed! I accept all punishments!"
A small, cold smile touched the corner of Feng Zhiwei's lips as she watched the show unfold, unmoved.
Kereyid toyed with the envelope, his long lashed eyes glancing over the Queen. His smile was also cold as he spoke: "Queen, what do you say of this. The King's only brother is still in his swaddling clothes and his firstborn is still in Narta's womb. No one in the direct line can inherit the crown. Were you thinking of taking up the duties of Dowager Queen Mudan and rule as regent, so at the right moment you can throw all of Hu Zhuo into the hands of the Imperial Court?"
The patriarchs turned pale and grave.
