"Even if you know, Lord Chu, what ability do you have to speak up for those unjustly killed souls?"
Bai Yao extended her fingers, gently stroking her nails as if they were the most precious thing: "Justice? In this world, it has always been the powerful and influential who speak, and common sense is merely set by the rulers."
"Lord Chu, I am very interested to see you overthrow the imperial officials. By then, it will indeed be very interesting. I wonder how much of a storm you can stir up on your own."
Bai Yao laughed disdainfully, her laughter filled with mockery.
Chu Heng showed no apparent reaction to her words but continued to inquire about her deeds.
Bai Yao seemed genuinely eager to see him make a fool of himself, or perhaps she was curious to see how Chu Heng, who tried to remain impeccable and unsullied, would be gradually forced by reality to get tainted.
