The long-standing shadow weighing on her heart grew even heavier at this moment, transforming into an impenetrable black fog that completely enveloped Shang Ruyi. She stood there, speechless, feeling an icy coldness all around her, as if her blood had nearly frozen.
Chu Yang had developed a murderous intent towards Yu Wenye!
This fact, finally spoken by him, was laid bare in front of them.
Yet in truth, she was not entirely unaware; after all, during their meeting in Taiyuan City, Chu Yang had once told her that he intended to turn against Yu Wenye for the sake of a woman. At that time, she could only speculate that it was a matter of romance, but upon learning of his identity, she realized that a man who made his most beloved daughter heartbroken could not naturally be tolerated by the Emperor.
But looking at it now, no matter how significant personal affairs might be, they could not surpass national matters.