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Su Ling’s heart was full of unease—she knew she had overheard something she never should have.
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Just as she was about to turn and quietly leave, the sound of footsteps approached.
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Her heart jolted in panic, and before she could hide, the door slowly opened.
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A figure in an elegant gown stepped out—her black hair cascading like silk.
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Su Ling’s heart leapt to her throat.
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She scrambled to explain, voice trembling:
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“P-Princess… Your Highness…”
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But Sista’s gaze was as sharp as a blade.
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She clearly didn’t believe Su Ling’s excuse.
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She lifted her chin slightly, her tone carrying unquestionable authority:
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“What are you doing here?”
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“I… I was just planning to clean the room,” Su Ling stammered, cold sweat running down her back.
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Sista didn’t respond.
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She narrowed her eyes, watching Su Ling closely, making it hard to read her thoughts.
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The pressure was suffocating.
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After a moment’s hesitation, Su Ling mustered her courage and said:
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“Forgive me, Your Highness. I accidentally overheard your conversation with the count.”
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She bit her lip.
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“I didn’t mean to listen in… I did hear a bit, but not everything…”
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A flicker of surprise passed through Sista’s eyes, but it quickly faded into calm.
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She glanced back—the count was still inside.
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Then she spoke coolly:
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“Come with me.”
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Su Ling’s heart pounded.
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She had no idea what fate awaited her, but she also knew she had no way out.
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All she could do was follow Sista’s lead, carefully entering the princess’s chambers.
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The room was elegantly furnished, solemn and refined, filled with a faint, pleasant fragrance.
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Sista sat gracefully in a finely crafted chair, her piercing eyes fixed on Su Ling.
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She studied the girl in silence.
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Coincidence? Or was she deliberately eavesdropping?
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Could this maid be a spy sent by the human faction?
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No, unlikely.
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Sista shook her head slightly.
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Su Ling had no background—just a blood slave from a distant province, still young.
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She didn’t seem like someone capable of espionage.
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Perhaps she really had just stumbled across the conversation.
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“Speak. What exactly did you hear?” Her voice was calm, cold.
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Su Ling took a deep breath and recounted what she had overheard, word for word.
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She tried to keep her voice steady, but her tension only grew stronger.
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Sista was silent for a long moment after hearing her.
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Though her face showed no expression, Su Ling could feel the weight of her presence like a heavy fog pressing down.
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“Do you realize what this means?” Sista suddenly asked.
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Su Ling shook her head, bewildered.
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Sista gave a cold chuckle:
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“The count is short-tempered and impulsive. If he knew you saw him lose control, he wouldn’t let you off easily.
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And I, as a princess of the realm, cannot allow anyone to eavesdrop on royal matters.”
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Su Ling’s face went pale—she knew she was in serious danger.
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Her voice trembled:
“Th-then… what should I do?”
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Sista sighed lightly.
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“You really are simple, being so honest about what you heard.”
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She raised an eyebrow.
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“Aren’t you worried your honesty might get you killed?”
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“Because…” Su Ling swallowed, “I know there’s no point lying to you.”
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She understood very well—Hisseta was naturally suspicious.
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Any lie, no matter how well-crafted, would be seen through by those crimson eyes.
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Sista seemed surprised by that answer.
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She examined Su Ling closely.
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“You seem to understand me well?”
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Su Ling froze and quickly shook her head.
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“N-no, I wouldn’t dare…”
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“Then why say something like that?”
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“I just…”
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Her mind raced, “I just feel that as a maid, I shouldn’t lie to you, Your Highness…”
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“…I see.”
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The black-haired girl gave a faint nod and turned away.
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After a pause, she said, “If you’d lied earlier, you might already be dead. But since you chose to be honest, I’ll spare you.”
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“What you heard—what can and cannot be said—you understand that, right? What happened today… never happened. Do you understand?”
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A ripple of fear passed through Su Ling’s heart.
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She had no choice but to nod.
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Her voice shook:
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“Yes… I understand.”
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“And tonight—come serve in my chambers.”
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“Eh…?”
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Su Ling thought she might have imagined it, but she could’ve sworn she saw Sista smile at her.
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Nightfall.
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As Su Ling pushed open the heavy doors, a chill greeted her.
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Her eyes were drawn to the bed at the center of the room.
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Sitting there was a girl of cold, stunning beauty—Sista.
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Her skin was pale as porcelain, and her deep crimson eyes glowed like a moonless night, as if they could swallow all light.
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Su Ling’s heart pounded wildly.
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She summoned her courage, stepped forward, and bowed deeply.
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Her voice trembled with a mix of reverence and fear:
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“Your Highness… I’m here.”
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Tonight she wore a soft blue dress Tii had picked out, its hem adorned with pearl-trimmed ruffles—
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Sista always seemed to enjoy dressing her up like a doll before “enjoying” her.
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Sista slowly turned to face her, her gaze sweeping across Su Ling’s figure.
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A cold shiver ran down Su Ling’s spine.
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“So you finally came.”
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Sista’s voice was flat, almost emotionless.
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Su Ling peeked up at her eyes—blood-red and penetrating.
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Terror gripped her.
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She knew she couldn’t back out now.
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“Your Highness, I… I’m here to serve you.”
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A strange smile curled at the corners of Sista’s mouth.
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She stood and walked slowly toward Su Ling.
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Su Ling’s body trembled uncontrollably.
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The weight of Sista’s presence made it hard to breathe.
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“Are you afraid of me?”
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Sista whispered near her ear, laced with teasing amusement.
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Su Ling stammered,
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“Of… of course I am. But… but I don’t have any other choice…”
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Sista chuckled softly.
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Her fingers traced gently along Su Ling’s cheek, as if caressing fine porcelain.
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Su Ling shivered, feeling a strange mix of numbness and fear.
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Suddenly, Sista leaned down and began to untie the ribbon at Su Ling’s neck.
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Su Ling’s eyes widened in alarm.
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Her voice was lost, her body frozen in place.
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She couldn’t move.
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She couldn’t even scream.
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