After her transformation and rebirth, she manipulates the innocent and ruthless to overthrow the wor

"Just drink it, don't forget what you're carrying on your shoulders."

The man in white flicked his sleeves and walked towards the caravan's encampment.

Duanli suddenly smiled, the image of the girl's graceful figure flashing through her mind, as well as her mother's resolute expression at the end.

He suddenly tilted his head back and gulped down another mouthful of wine. The pungent liquor went down his throat, burning his heart. This time, his face showed no expression, only his eyes staring blankly in the direction of the capital.

That day, he chased the two bandits to the abandoned courtyard, only to find out that someone had deliberately lured him there.

Su Ci walked out slowly, followed by a white-clad man wearing a mask.

"Nephew, this is the military advisor of the State of Chu. Come and greet him quickly."

Duan Li remained motionless upon hearing this, asking, "What does this have to do with me?"

Su Ci's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted angrily, "Duan Li, how dare you be so rude!"

"You're afraid of him, but does that mean I have to be afraid of him too?" Duan Li glanced at him and scoffed.

"you!"

The man in white, his figure flashing past, blocked Su Ci's path, then burst into laughter. When the laughter subsided, he suppressed his amusement, his gaze turning serious as he looked at the unruly youth before him.

“Severance? What a good name, but unfortunately…” He slowly removed his mask, “Some things can’t be severed.”

Upon seeing the person's face, Su Ci felt a sense of familiarity. Looking at Duan Li again, she realized that the person's appearance bore a striking resemblance to Duan Li's.

Duan Li had clearly noticed this as well, and he squinted at the man in white. The man in white, however, walked unhurriedly to his side, completely ignoring Duan Li's hostility.

bass!

The man in white easily caught the sudden blade from Duan Li and laughed, "Your temperament is just like your mother's." He then tossed the sword aside and said provocatively, "But you're still a bit lacking in skill."

The air around them seemed to freeze, as if any one of them making a rash move would instantly unleash a raging storm, inevitably leading to bloodshed and carnage.

“Oh dear, Brother Gu! Although I don’t like your sister, you don’t have to go to such lengths for our cooperation!” Su Ci sighed, pretending to feel sorry for her and trying to mediate: “But after all, she is your sister’s only remaining flesh and blood in this world.”

The man in white curled his lips into a mocking smile and let out a soft "ridiculous" snort from his nose. However, he slowed down his movements, lowering the gleaming longsword inch by inch until the tip touched the ground.

Su Ci breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, her "well-intentioned" reminder prevented Gu Huai from forgetting the original purpose of her visit in her anger.

Upon hearing this, Duan Li looked at Su Ci in disbelief.

Su Ci strode forward and explained seriously, "Duan Li, this is your mother's elder brother, Gu Huai. You probably don't remember him..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Huai interrupted him, "Why bother talking to him so much? Don't forget your place."

This was because he was accused of meddling, but Su Ci wasn't angry when she heard this; she just smiled and shut her mouth.

"On the surface, the people of Chu live in peace and prosperity, but in reality, things are no longer what they used to be. Now, Emperor Chuyang is nearing the end of his life, and the people of Chu are filled with fear and unease..." Gu Huai's gaze was piercing, fixed on the young man before him, his voice low yet carrying an undeniable sense of authority:

"Boy, I'm here to ask you one question: do you want to avenge your mother?"