He walked straight past the cleaning tools, stepping through knee-deep snow, making his way to his room with uneven strides. His room was nestled in a corner of the entire Dry East Pavilion Five, with windows that were broken and drafty. The small room contained only a patched thin quilt….
Tag: Betrayal
Chapter 181: The Dark Truth
The man’s face was pale, cold sweat trickling down from his temples. “Lord Brady, you must be mistaken. I am not an apothecary. I am Bog, the brother-in-law of Syscott, here to visit my family.” Upon hearing this, Brady hesitated. It seemed that Syscott’s brother-in-law had really come to the…
Chapter 177: The Invitation of Destiny
“Why are they pulling truckloads of cloth out of town if they’re not selling it?” Shopkeeper Liu countered Zhang Fang. “The Japanese are invading our Ryukyu Islands, and the George family has had contact with them. Now they’re neglecting their textile factory. It must be for a greater profit, working…
Chapter 162: The Return of Hope
His youngest son! How has he grown up so quickly? On this journey, Zhang Fang brought many treasures. Father Hubert knew Zhang Fang was headed west for trade and took the time to inform him about local conditions. Zhang Fang roughly understood the local situation. However, to know the specifics…
Chapter 161: Confrontation
Shuichang scratched An Qiluo’s palm, and upon receiving the signal, An Qiluo stepped in front of Adonis. “Eden, I didn’t expect you to be such a despicable person. It’s my fault for misunderstanding you in the past; I thought you were different from other wealthy kids, but it turns out…
Chapter 160: Unraveled Emotions
The realization was tantalizing. The photos were screenshots taken from the live stream, capturing a multitude of movements. For instance, the collar slightly drooped as she sat down, suggesting a flatness reminiscent of undeveloped chest features. When she adjusted her skirt, her delicate fingertips rested awkwardly on her knees. There…
Chapter 137: A Turn of Events
Everything unfolded smoothly, just as Zhang Fang had anticipated. At this point, the second prince felt an immense pressure. Because a real coup was about to take place! Just when everyone thought tonight’s drama had come to an end, the deposed crown prince returned to the Eastern Palace, summoning all…
Chapter 138: The Weight of Power
The emperor learned that Zhang Fang had personally risked his life to save him, keeping his own life intact. Had someone else been in charge, the emperor might have sought a way to eliminate them afterward. However, because it was Zhang Fang, the emperor’s trust in him deepened. If his…
Chapter 132: The Emperor’s Dilemma
If this matter is not handled properly, it could even tarnish the emperor’s reputation! In the balance between protecting his image and abandoning the third prince, the emperor unhesitatingly chose the former. He called the third prince before him and coldly said, “Third, from today onwards, you will go to…
Chapter 131: The Thunderous Reckoning
It seems the Crown Prince is about to abandon Lady Liang’s family. For the first time, the Crown Prince shows such decisiveness. If this were the past, the Emperor would surely be satisfied. Yet now, it feels unsettling, as though he has struck at cotton and gained no real damage…