Chapter 147: Dong Shan City

However, he couldn't bring himself to speak the sentence. Wei Liuying was giving him a cold glare that seemed to be telling him that there was no need for him to lie. Back then, he did feel sorry for Princess Ji Xiaoli's terrible fate. He wanted her to be better because he had been watching over her for a period of time.

That was why, he thought that he would be able to give her a better option like this. His mind didn't even think that there would be heavy repercussion on their sides if they allowed the princess to leave. 

He didn't expect that Wei Liuying would be able to see through him with just a glance.

"I understand, Apprentice Strategist Liu."

Wei Liuying looked at Shi Mo deeply once more and shook her head. She patted his shoulder. "Having compassion is good, but this is not the right time."