Yelu Qi always slaughtered the innocent indiscriminately, and besides those few capable individuals, countless others had come and gone from his side.
No one wished to serve near him, yet they dared not show it. Anyone found by him to show the slightest reluctance would be beheaded, and their families would suffer as well.
People said that the Ninth Prince loved his people as if they were his own children and was broad-minded and benevolent; in reality, those close to him knew exactly what he was—a wolf in sheep's clothing, a monstrous fiend with green fangs and a threatening presence.
Sure enough, Yelu Qi saw a maid by his side trembling violently, which annoyed him, "Someone, drag this wretch out and beat her to death with sticks!"
Immediately, two guards stepped forward, took the woman away, and no matter how she begged for mercy, it was to no avail.
Yelu Qi clenched his fists, his pockmarked face twisted with ferocity.