The Fox hears a tragedy

The Queen must have seen the look of abject terror in Chu Yun's face, because she reached towards him and patted the back of his hand, as if trying to reassure him.

She thought of something that made her chuckle.

"That's not true actually, in many ways Xiao An is responsible for his death too, and he's still alive." She shrugged. "I suppose he won't be for much longer, though."

Chu Yun swallowed drily. He was aware he might regret it soon, but he couldn't stop himself from asking, "May I ask what happened?"

She made a humming sound and looked towards the window behind Chu Yun. Night had fallen outside the room, and she probably couldn't see anything, but she still gazed out into the dark. Maybe she found some comfort in it.

The thought sent a chill down Chu Yun's spine.