While the Ruan brothers stood like statues, their protests were swallowed by the weight of that single sentence.
It was a command that no one can defy.
"But, why would His Majesty intervene in a dispute of noble families succession?" Ruan Sheng frowned, finally not being able to stand still anymore.
"Because Ji Ji's situation is special, His Majesty personally sent this edict through me to pass it on." Nie Zhen supported Old Master Ruan as he said, confirming with a strong ground.
She raised her eyes slowly, calmly, until they locked with Ruan Li's. "You're right," she said, voice quiet but clear. "I can't stand—yet. But I don't need to walk to bring this entire family to its knees if I choose to."
"Cousin, I heard you were in an accident and broke your legs, are you alright now? How severe is it? What did the doctor say?" Ruan
'Hah! Not only did you scheme to kill me, and now you dare to bring up the past?'
