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I was surprised to hear that. Why would the First Lady do that? It was obvious that I was still his prisoner. He could have dealt with me however he wanted, but why would he be willing to help someone who betrayed him under such circumstances?

I know there's no such thing as a free lunch. Since you promised me that, you must do something for me, right?

I am quite afraid of a woman who is so shrewd.

The First Lady nodded. You can understand that, but believe me, I'm not trying to take advantage of you, it's just that I'm not going to sit back and wait for someone to threaten my regime. It's human instinct, not right or wrong or good or evil, and I want you to understand.

You don't have to report to me about what you're doing. I don't want to know so much. Just tell me what you need to do.

I was no longer in a position to make the right decision. We had started out in a downtown alliance in Asan, and we had each taken what we needed. I didn't want to betray him in such a situation out of loyalty.

But if, at the First Lady's request and seduction, I had betrayed Sang, I could have done so to maximize the benefits, but what about the account I had been sticking to? At that time, did I also become a two-sided fence-sitter?

Don't think too much into it. Your goal is nothing more than to obtain the lotus, so your methods are not worth worrying about, are they?

I just want to know one question right now? This lotus flower of yours is human. If I take one of his petals, will it affect him?

The First Lady smiled. You really are a kind girl, yet you're still concerned about the life and death of a flower even at this time. Under normal circumstances, it only has seven petals, which is why it's called the seven-step lotus flower. But if he suffers any damage, such as losing a leaf or two or losing a petal, he would sink into a long hibernation period. Then he would heal himself, and when he recovered, he would wake up again.

This was the spirit of the world's creatures, the seven-step lotus flower was truly a treasure of the world.

I was silent for a long time before finally making up my mind. Say it, just what do you need me to do …

I don't know what Lee was feeling when she was a two-sided spy. But at this moment, I felt as if my heart was blocked by a big rock. I couldn't get up or down, so I felt very depressed.

Perhaps when a person was condemned by his conscience, they would ask themselves whether they were right or wrong. However, once they did this many times, they would become accustomed to it, and would not even be able to feel that something was amiss.

Li Li could already tell that something was wrong with me, but I guess even if he thought hard enough, she wouldn't have thought that there was a common understanding between me and the First Lady.

How'd it go? Did you get anything? he asked anxiously. It was, after all, his last chance.

I nodded. There was no difficulty. As he spoke, he took out a withered flower from under his skirt.

I felt that it would be a bit conspicuous if we were to take the flower pots along with us, so I only stole the floral branch.

Li Li's expression was extremely excited. After all, he had endured here for so many years, and was finally about to achieve her goal.

Well done, boss did not misjudge you! In this way, they would lose the blessing of God and would be unable to withstand a single blow. In the afternoon, the sky above Tianhua Palace changed. Don't come out, lest you cause unnecessary trouble. In the afternoon, if you want to help, we will naturally welcome you. If you don't, then just wait for the fruit of your victory!

He ran away, excited, I guess, to give away the news.

At first, if I told him directly that the whole plan had failed due to the failure of the plan, I believed that nothing would change. But like this, I betrayed my comrades with my own hands and tricked him as well.

Sitting on my bed in my room, I kept thinking over and over again about where I had missed the whole thing, but I couldn't think of anything.

Wife, are you there?

Zhang Ziyuan quietly pushed open the door. It seemed like I had my wish immediately and left the room with the things in my hand.

Um, I have something to tell you, don't be nervous!

Zhang Ziyuan frowned, what's wrong? Are you regretting it again?

I shook my head. Right now, it's no longer a matter of whether we regret or not. We no longer have any choice left. The entire plan has been exposed …

What? Should we run? This way, the few of us will be in great danger! Zhang Ziyuan was shocked.

Listen to me first. Things are not as simple as being exposed …

I told him about what happened in the secret chamber earlier in detail.

So that's how it is … Actually, in my opinion, there is nothing wrong with this. The battles in the human world are like this, the victor is the king, the loser is the thief. There were no eternal friends, no eternal enemies.

That is to say, you don't find it inappropriate to betray your former comrades?

I don't know what you're thinking. Maybe I'm not thinking as much as you are. Furthermore, the situation now was not something we could grasp. We did not betray our former comrades, but instead sent the First Lady to an unusual place. So it was clear that Asan was no match for the First Lady. Even if he did not fail this time, one day, he would die at the hands of the First Lady.

I nodded. Well, in that case, I'll follow his plan. Please tell the other two.

Alright, don't be too nervous. I think that you've really exhausted yourself over this period of time. After all, you've encountered too many things.

What did you say? You're the one who's been helping me, okay? Originally, you didn't even want to take the risk and came with me …

I found that there were many things in the world, and I couldn't care too much about them. Everything was not going according to its plan, and accidents would always happen.

The afternoon banquet would be held on time. This place was really like a paradise for humans. Everyone here only had the luxury and enjoyment left.

The banquet was truly grand, and everyone gathered in the large front garden, where they drank and sang, as if the world had no troubles for them.

After everyone had a good time, the First Lady finally appeared. She was holding her one-month-old baby in her arms, and everyone couldn't help but go up and congratulate her.

He was a chubby little boy. He would be like the First Lady in the future, beautiful, but intelligent.

That's right, he looks quite attractive now. He can still chat when he grows up. All of the girls here will fall for him.

It was hard to tell if these words were true or false, but of course, these were all pleasantries, and the First Lady would not recognize them.

Only I know how preoccupied he is beneath the surface of his laughter and chatter.

You've said all that you can to praise him. If this child really fails to live up to your hopes when he grows up, won't you all be crying?

Then, they heard a few outspoken laughter. On the surface, it was really peaceful. They might not know that this was the place where the peace was hidden.

If I guessed correctly, Zan had already sent people out to ambush us, or perhaps he had come in person. From the last time I had played face to face with him, I could tell that he was a complete gambler, even though he also knew what it meant to avoid risk. However, when something that would move one's soul really did appear, he was not stingy enough to personally make a move.

Moreover, he had endured for more than ten years. For this very moment, what reason could he not personally witness it?

Madame, there is a request for an audience. The attendants below reported to the madame.

Who was it? Are you really here to congratulate me?

Yes, downtown Sang...

The First Lady's expression did change. It was as if he had not expected this, but in reality, everything was under his control.

If he really came to congratulate me, wouldn't it be rude if I didn't meet him? Lead the way!

Perhaps the plan had officially begun at this very moment.

The few of us quietly followed the First Lady to a spacious drawing room. Ah Sang was really well-behaved as he sat there. Perhaps, he was scared by these people. Subconsciously, he thought that his bloodline was not as noble as theirs.

Zan? Why are you here? Didn't we already agree? Don't meet me unless it's absolutely necessary. Even though you're the only person in the downtown and slums who can enter the noble district with my permission, I hope you can identify yourself?

Ah Sang laughed, really laughed very happily, maybe he thought to himself, I'll let you be arrogant for one moment, and then, the next, I'll make you kneel and beg me to cry.

First Lady, you think I'm here to see you? Did he really come to congratulate you? I'm only here to tell you that you won't be arrogant for long. Perhaps you still don't know that the so-called Protector God that you locked in the secret chamber has already disappeared!

If you're here to congratulate me, I might be able to welcome you, but if you're here to threaten me, then I can squash you like an ant! Don't forget, it's my friend who said the boss of the downtown area. Without my support, you are still a pile of mud that can't support the wall!