1618 sections Heavy reward!

Double-dealing and casting aspersions are part and parcel of how certain people conduct themselves. Accustomed to profiting from such methods, they're bound to resort to familiar tactics in many situations.

Wang Yuegong hesitated to speak, yet the implication of her words convinced the onlookers—a child, naive about the ways of the world, is naturally prone to deception. But we adults should be wiser, shouldn't we?

Shen Yue felt that this Worthy Consort indeed had some substance, at the very least she knew how to read people and act accordingly.

Saiyue has been favored by Zhao Ji from a young age, and Wang Yuegong was crystal clear about this. She aimed her blows at those neglected by Zhao Ji, so her comments on Saiyue could still be considered "civil".

Zhao Ji fell silent.

It seemed to be the time for the defense to respond after the prosecution's closing argument, yet Shen Yue remained silent, and Zhao Ji didn't urge him.