But when she thought of Chen Sheng's words, and the consequences should this matter come to light, she knew she had to crush the anger rising within her, no matter how much it suffocated her.
Yu Nanzhi could not afford to take this gamble.
She didn't dare.
If word got out about their collusion with the Taiping Dao rebels...
And if it incurred the Emperor's thunderous wrath...
The entire Prince Xiang's Mansion and the whole of the Yu Clan would face the danger of complete annihilation.
At this thought, the defiance Yu Nanzhi had shown moments ago melted away. Her tone softened considerably, and she even managed to force a smile as she apologized to Chen Sheng.
"Lord Chen, please don't take offense at the words of a mere woman like me."
"You are no ordinary woman, Princess Consort. You are Princess Consort Xiang, holder of a First-Grade Imperial Decree, and the legitimate daughter of the great Yu Clan of Yunzhou."
Chen Sheng let out a soft laugh.
