บท 199: Surrounded

The two each thought that they had seen through the other's schemes. All this time, they believed that they were several steps ahead of the other, while also assuming that their own plans hadn't been seen through.

As Shangguan Ru had returned to the Kun Society, Gu Shenwei was still in deep thought while going over the whole plan to check for any flaws. Maid Lotus had been standing there the entire time, quietly spectating. She then felt that it was necessary for her to remind Slave Huan about some of the most fundamental problems.

"I can't figure out what the Ninth Young Master is thinking; I don't understand. He clearly knows that you didn't set any traps, why does he want you to entertain him? Why must he come to South City? He has always been very cautious."