She placed a chess piece down with deliberate slowness before turning to Du Fan. " The twelve Monarchs summoned this time were never absolutely loyal to me. Assigning them to your command was meant to test them. Those who cooperate and diligently assist you in this matter will be duly rewarded. As for those who refuse to follow orders and await instructions—well, if they must die, so be it."
Watching Du Fan place his piece across the board, she picked up a stone of her own. After studying the board, she set it down and remarked, "I've always trusted your judgment. I won't interfere with your decisions, and frankly, you've handled this matter quite splendidly."
She paused, lifted her gaze to meet his, and smiled. "Alright, go rest. Since you arrived, you haven't had a proper chance to see this Immortal Island. Take some time to explore later. As for Leng Hua and the others, the reports they sent back suggest they'll likely be delayed by a day or two."
