章節 79: Even stones have scars.

"She behaves recklessly, and not only are you ignoring her actions, but you're also defending her," Xuan Wei exclaimed, taking a deep breath to vent his frustration.

"Do you know who she visited immediately upon her return to the Capital?" the Emperor inquired.

"Who?" Xuan Wei narrowed his eyes, curious.

"She went to see Grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager. Do you understand what that signifies?" the Emperor pressed.

"..."

"It signifies that she's aligning herself with the imperial family, not your Xuan Clan," the Emperor stated after a brief pause.

"Don't tell me, she is flaunting by directly going to Her Majesty the Grand Empress Dowager and claiming to be a great grandchild. But you and I both know, this backer of her won't live long." Xuan Wei said, his words unfiltered. He could only talk in such a manner in front of the emperor and he never let this advantage go vain.