As the sun set, Su Ying's carriage stopped in the back courtyard of Duke Jingguo's Residence.
The silver needles in Su Ying's hand were inserted into Duke Jingguo's body one by one, and she only stopped when the last needle was inserted.
"You may feel a little uncomfortable during this quarter of an hour. Please bear with it, Duke Jingguo."
Duke Jingguo said in a hoarse voice, "Your Highness, tell me. That unfilial son… What happened to him?"
Su Ying paused for a moment before she calmly replied, "He was killed by Xiao Shijie."
Duke Jingguo's body trembled momentarily. Even the silver needles on his body stiffened.
Su Ying motioned for him to relax. Otherwise, the silver needles might be forced out.
Duke Jingguo's tense shoulders gradually drooped. "That was his own choice. He… has to accept it. I must also thank His Majesty for being merciful with me."
