Necklace

Clint and Zhang Heng left Commodus's study room one after the other.

Zhang Heng walked down the stairs just like how he got to Commodus's study. He then heard a giggle nearby as he walked through the front courtyard garden.

When he stopped, he caught sight of Queen Christina and Commodus's sister, Lucilla, walking out from behind a garden of flowers, holding hands while chatting and laughing. When they saw Zhang Heng, the two women stopped. A playful twinkle appeared in Lucilla's eyes. "Oh, what a good day! We are fortunate enough to meet the gladiatorial champion here."

Queen Christina was impressed by Zhang Heng as well, but being more reserved than Lucilla, she merely gave Zhang Heng a few words of encouragement, planning to move on after that. But the next moment, Lucilla pulled Christina to her side. "Haven't you always complained to me about how boring it was to be living in the palace?"