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"I really didn't expect... such an ending..."
When Duke of Wei returned to the tavern, he wore a look of sudden realization, seemingly unable to snap back to reality.
The man who once made even Your Majesty incredibly wary, fearful to act hastily, was just... crippled by Chen Qing?
"Duke of Wei, after this meal, you'd better hurry on your way," said the Princess Royale as she swished a slice of mutton in the hot pot, her voice carrying a faint trace of depth.
Duke of Wei looked at her and frowned, "Why? Has Lord Chen frightened the Princess into leaving?"
"Oh, I'm not in a hurry..." the Princess Royale swirled her fruit wine and said, "I am merely reminding Your Excellency, the Lu Family's old fools are not the calm type. If Lumings is gone, the situation in the north, at Poison Dragon Valley, ha... I'm afraid there will be problems."
Upon hearing this, Duke of Wei stood up abruptly, glaring at her: "Is Chen Qing going to kill Lumings?"
