At that moment,
Wu Ling let out a sigh and said,
"After this incident, I may be able to gain the recognition of many ministers in the Court."
"In the future, I might even ascend to the throne and become the Empress of Great Zhou."
"When that time comes, I can promise that I won't be like my father. As long as the Great Zhou Dynasty exists, Duke Zhen's Mansion will remain. You need not worry about me, nor do you need to deliberately keep your distance from me."
"I'll be taking my leave first."
Wu Ling spoke softly, her tone devoid of much emotion, yet it sounded far from flat.
It seemed that Wu Ling had suppressed all her emotions in her heart.
and simply did not show them.
Wu Ling quickly departed.
Cheng Guang raised his eyes to watch Wu Ling leave, then turned his gaze to Wu Mengde.
His brows slightly furrowed.
Just as he was about to stomp Wu Mengde to death,
a flash of enlightenment crossed Cheng Guang's mind.
He suddenly realized,
