Dark Secret

The assassination attempt in the Governor's Mansion practically did not set off any alarm bells. The fight between Gu Shenwei and the two assailants lasted for a very short time and did not attract attention from the patrolling soldiers.

But at the first glimmer of dawn, five assassins in black turned up at Kun Society.

With Maid Lotus and Slave Huan standing behind her, a pale-faced and tired-looking Shangguan Ru was leaning by her bedroom door. "What's the matter?"

"There's a small matter we'll like to verify with Liuhua and Slave Huan."

"Since it's a small matter, there's no need to disturb me."

The speaking killer appeared a little awkward. "It's not that small a matter. Someone tried to assassinate an important person in North City last night. We want to..."

"Now it sounds serious. I'm certain it has nothing to do with my people."

"About this... we're merely acting under orders."

"It was certainly not ordered by me."