Lu Xiu's smile deepened. "Seeing as you are so loyal, I can grant you one request. But you'd better think it over carefully. After all, you only get one chance!"
He was indeed smiling, but it was the kind of smile that promised victory was already in his grasp, like a fisherman about to draw in his net.
Liang Wan raised her hands to her brow and bowed her head in a respectful salute. "I ask that you help me enter the palace, my lord!"
She spoke cleanly and without a moment's hesitation.
Lu Xiu's smile vanished. His gaze sharpened, fixing on the bowing woman. "Haven't we already discussed this? Are you sure you don't want to use such a fine opportunity to save someone?"
Liang Wan slowly raised her head, confused. "Save who?"
Lu Xiu's eyes circled her face, but he simply smiled without speaking.
