Liang Wan looked away, lowering her eyes to pry at the hand clamped around her waist.
'How is this any different from the behavior of a nation-toppling demoness?'
'An illegitimate one at that!'
'Like this, we're nothing more than a contemptible pair.'
A mocking smile touched Liang Wan's lips.
An icy glint flashed in Gao Qian's eyes. "Empress, how dare you barge into Taiji Palace without a summons! Do you have no fear of being deposed?"
"Your Majesty!" The Empress, her eyes brimming with tears, pointed at Liang Wan in disbelief. "She is the Grand Commandant's concubine! How can you favor a woman from a courtier's household, especially when the Grand Commandant is your own maternal uncle—"
"This entire world is mine. Is there anyone I cannot have? Besides, this is Taiji Palace, not Renshou Palace!" Gao Qian finally released his grip, his voice low and deep. "Get out!"
Liang Wan kept her head bowed, playing dead.
