บท 62: The Hostage

Shangguan Yushi was the twins' cousin and best friend, and her father was one of Supreme King's late distant relatives and capable assistants. But none of these could save her from being beheaded as a sacrifice since, by Lord's order, she was as low as a servant.

She had expected that. Although she was only 15, Shangguan Yushi knew Stone Castle's rules better than most of the people. A disgraced master was no better than a favored servant. Shangguan Ru, whom she had been relying on, had not fully grown up. Though she was Supreme King's favorite child, she did not have power. This was the essential difference between the ninth child and the eldest child.

From this moment on, whether Shangguan Yushi and Slave Huan could live or not all depended on Shangguan Ru's will.

Shangguan Ru seized the dagger from her cousin, stood in front of them, and said to her elder brother, "No."