Kapitel 85: Chapter 8: The Night of Assassination

The atmosphere at the banquet plummeted to freezing in an instant, as everyone's gaze turned toward Lady Hecate at the entrance.

All present understood that Prince Four was a composed and kind man, hardly likely to kill his own siblings—especially not now, given the fierce internal strife between the academy and royal factions, making it even less likely for him to kill his siblings at this time.

And Lady Hecate, as the leader of the academy faction, certainly had the motive to strike against the royal family members.

To weaken the influence of the royal family.

"Teacher, your timing is a bit unfortunate," Xi Mu stood up to greet her, walking over to Hecate's side.

Seeing her disciple standing by her side in the face of the questioning gazes of the crowd, a smile appeared on Hecate's face.

"Disciple, don't mind the gaze of those who pose no threat. Even if their glare is sharp, it's meaningless to you,"