Chapter 461: Contemptuous Strike

Pei Jue, unnoticed until now, stood outside the halo of torchlight under an elm, the dazzling starlight seeming to fall entirely into his eyes.

In the cold winter night, a black steed leisurely swished its tail, its master's face cool and distant, his gaze piercing.

"Why did you come out? If there's something you need, just send someone to call me."

Feng Yun frowned at him.

"I came to bring food for the king. Seeing that the king had not returned for a long time, I worried about his safety and came out to search…"

Pei Jue's brow unintentionally furrowed.

Concern arrived unexpectedly.

Clearly, Lady Yun's thoughts were not that simple.

He responded indifferently with a sound of acknowledgment and took the items from Feng Yun's hand.

"It's cold outside, be careful not to freeze."