A young woman tried to help someone but her action was seen as an assault. She might end up becoming the nation's greatest sinner. 'How could she not be afraid?'
But a simple gesture from her brother-in-law had instantly dissipated the terror and unease in her heart.
She could sense the comfort and concern from her brother-in-law.
Even if the sky fell down on her, she would not be afraid.
Tong Lu straightened up in her chair and calmly faced the interrogation from the diplomats from both nations. During the two hours of negotiation and interrogation, her hand was clutched in his the whole time. In the end, once both parties ended their discussion, he let go of her hand and there was no further interaction between the two of them.
Still, she could not help but feel warmth in her heart and grew stronger.
But when the pressure from his clutch disappeared, she felt slightly dejected for some unknown reason.
