Chapter 23: Intentional

"At such a late hour, why is Father calling us over?" Evelyn grew nervous, her sleepiness completely frightened away as she asked anxiously, "Could he have discovered that we are sleeping in separate beds?"

Arthur rose to his feet, analyzing the situation while putting on h

Chapter 24: Kneading

The Emperor and Empress of Daxing, seated on the central viewing platform, grew tense as well. Losing a polo match was a minor matter, but if Arthur were injured, that would be a grave affair.

The Luosha people were merely venting the resentment accumulated over years of payin

Chapter 25: Out of Control

Arthur’s heartbeat was uneven. He did not let Evelyn continue massaging his back for long, afraid that something difficult to restrain might surface.

Once the ointment was applied, Pearl entered with a bowl of dark soup.

Arthur frowned. “Didn’t she already take her medi