Feng Xuxu stepped back from his embrace, her eyes on the people lying on the ground, no longer merely a spectator as before. The words she had just overheard pleased her, and given that today was her brother's grand wedding day, she would have otherwise ensured those eavesdroppers paid a hefty price for their curiosity, teaching them that watching the show came with its costs.
"My husband," she cooed as she leaned against Dugu Chen, her red lips parting slightly, "let's just forgive them, shall we? It's a day of great joy, and I really don't want to dampen the mood."
Looking down upon them with an elevated stance, a voice cold and piercing said, "If it weren't for the Empress pleading on your behalf, hmm, your eyes would be dog food by now."
"Thank you, Empress, for pleading for us, and thank you, Your Majesty, for sparing us the fate of losing our eyes."