But in the quiet of the new palace, Bai Yu whispered to the young emperor: “You used me, Your Majesty.”
Shen Zhao turned, eyes like winter stars. “And you let me. That is the only truth between us.” qiang jin jiu novel english translation
“Help me burn the throne instead,” Shen Zhao whispered. But in the quiet of the new palace,
Bai Yu laughed bitterly. “I feed on lies. Why would I starve myself for truth?” Your Majesty.” Shen Zhao turned
The usurper fell. Shen Zhao took the throne, and made Bai Yu his chancellor—bound by a chain neither love nor hate could break.