The atmosphere in the Gu Mansion was tense, thick with unspoken questions and barely concealed anger. The news of Jiho's awakening had spread like wildfire, sending shockwaves through the household.
The Su brothers, known for their fierce loyalty and protective nature, had nearly lost control in their anger, coming dangerously close to taking her life in their furious confusion. Jiho had only just managed to survive their wrath, but the danger wasn't over.
Now, she stood before Madam Gu and Old Mer Gu, the two most formidable figures in the Gu family, who regarded her with what seemed to be friendly smiles. But Jiho knew better. Those smiles, while outwardly warm, concealed a sharp edge of irritation. They hadn't yet realized that the poisoning was her own doing, part of a carefully crafted plan. If they had known, their smiles might have vanished altogether, replaced with something far more dangerous.
