Shu was startled, thinking she had inquired about his privacy and offended him. She seriously explained: "I didn't mean to pry into your privacy. I just want you to try to recall the impulse men have...Standing outside was Pei Sinan.

Ning Shu, borrowing the cover of dusk, saw that his expression was not good. She couldn't help but ask, "Where are you going"of relief.He felt a deep shame whenever he thought of those slaves, who day and night outside the palace listened to those... sounds.He lowered his head and glanced at the gold chain on his ankle.The...