Yu Zhizhi stood to the side, feeling somewhat reserved.
Come to think of it, it had been a long time since she and the Duke had been alone together this "peacefully."
Night had fallen, and the light from the Glazed Lamp in the room was dim. On the low table lay an unrolled scroll that looked like a map.
Today, the Duke had changed into his everyday clothes, a deep purple robe with a slightly loosened collar. He sat cross-legged before the low table, his deep, golden, vertical pupils fixed on the map. His face was cold, pale, and unsmiling—
'Considering the Snake Clan female the Duke was supposed to marry just had an accident, the world-weary air he's giving off seems pretty normal.'
Yu Zhizhi didn't disturb him. She averted her gaze, which gently landed on the map.
From her angle, she couldn't see it clearly.
After staring for several seconds, it dawned on her that this might be a Valoran Empire state secret. She instinctively turned her head away, pulling back her gaze.
