He glanced at her obliquely and, after a few seconds of silence, Emperor Quan motioned with a stern face for her to come to him, walking ahead to the window on the other side of the living room. That spot, less than five meters from where they stood, seemed much more private because of a balcony corner.
Zhan Se walked over and stood beside him.
"Lord Quan the Fourth!"
Emperor Quan frowned, apparently really annoyed, "If you have something to say, say it quickly."
Swallowing, Zhan Se suppressed her voice, speaking in an extremely quiet tone.
"I know I don't have much grounds to say this, but as Wei Cuo's psychological counselor, I am very aware of her mental state. Under the current circumstances, I believe it is essential that you all consider the child's mental and physical health. After all, she is a minor. If you just 'take' her away like this—it's very likely, you could really ruin her life, with no chance of turning back."
