章 502: Chapter 502 Hatred (3)_1

As he thought this, Xiao Xiong's remaining sliver of rationality vanished without a trace in an instant.

Lady Wei quietly lifted her eyes to watch Xiao Xiong's brooding face, a flash of triumph darting through her own. She struck while the iron was hot, stirring the pot further, "Lord Hou, do you know that Qing'er's dealings with King Heng, aren't for herself, but for you, for our entire Hou Mansion! You're aware that the Crown Prince... his constitution is frail, and should there be any mishap..."

At this point, Lady Wei abruptly stopped, hastily covering her mouth as if realizing she had said something taboo, her eyes widening in feigned horror.

Xiao Xiong understood all too well the implied meaning behind her unfinished words, which sent shudders through his mind.