Shui Xingqiu's eyes narrowed, his expression cold.
"That is his true nature. Your Highness should have known this long ago."
"But—"
Tuoba Yu choked on his words, momentarily at a loss for a rebuttal. He could only grit his teeth and slam his fist on the edge of the bed in frustration.
"That man is cunning, treacherous, and utterly selfish! He can't be trusted!"
Shui Xingqiu was also deeply displeased with Xiao Chenglin, but seeing Tuoba Yu's state, he still tried to reason with him. "He is not one of our people, so how could we expect him to be of one mind with us? In any case, Your Highness is free now. Whether he spoke up or not is no longer important."
Tuoba Yu was filled with indignation, but he knew there was truth in Shui Xingqiu's words. He could only curse under his breath, "A man with such a petty heart will never amount to anything!"
He took a deep breath, raised his eyes, and stared intently at Shui Xingqiu.
