The Beast Queen quietly rested her chin on one elegant hand, her eyes staring blankly at the cloud outside.
She was still thinking about An Mo.
What kind of girl had managed to capture that incredibly stubborn nephew of hers?
Should she simply step back and let him follow his heart, or should she still intervene and find a noble lady from one of the great clans to secure his position?
For the first time in many years, the powerful ruler found herself completely unable to decide.
Just then, the heavy doors opened once more, and a guard hurried into the hall. He respectfully bowed low.
"Your Majesty, Lord Xuan Long has arrived."
The Beast Queen frowned slightly, her thoughts interrupted. "Xuan Long?"
The guard quickly explained, "Your Majesty... he is the current Lord of the Teng Clan."
The Beast Queen's eyes widened slightly in genuine surprise. "Teng Yunxiao's son?" She leaned forward. "So... he has finally returned?"
