He whispered the last few words in Meng Qianqian's ear, then his head drooped.
Meng Qianqian closed his eyes that wouldn't shut on their own.
Shangguan Ling was utterly shocked.
He felt he had heard something incredible, yet he dared not confirm it.
Lu Yuan said, "Deal with the body."
"...Understood."
He carried Protector Li out.
The Grand Commander meant to deal with it, not to bury it.
He waited a bit at the door, checking if Meng Qianqian had anything to say.
There was none.
Shangguan Ling felt a surge of respect.
Though he didn't know the full story, he could guess the gist.
Protector Li had once been a traitor, found his conscience before death, redeemed himself, and gave the Young Madam some very important clues.
If it were another woman, she would have felt pity long ago and found a peaceful place to bury him well.
The Young Madam would not let her rationality be easily swallowed.
She had no right to forgive all the Shang Family's wronged souls on their behalf.
