Eunuch Lishi was shocked to hear what Zhu Liling told him. He was supposed to take the blame. Because he was loyal to the Queen, he gladly accepted it. "When I was going to be thrown out of the palace, Her Majesty showed kindness to me. This life is dedicated to Her Majesty," Eunuch Lishi said, and assured the Queen that she didn't need to worry. "I will be glad if my life proves useful to Her Majesty," he said, and smiled at her.
"Eunuch Lishi, I will try my best to protect you," Zhu Liling said.
Eunuch Lishi bowed before her and then he went out, where Huang Xi was waiting for him. Zhu Liling was scared, thinking about what would happen in the court. The most troubling thought for her was what if Lóng Wei exposed her. She paced in her chamber in nervousness and fear.
