Chapter 608 - 607: Overexposure is Bound to Leave Hidden Troubles
Li Qiao reigned in his spirit as he stepped into the entryway, his footsteps light as he approached the entrance of the living room, where a murmur of conversation gradually reached him.
"Xiaoyan has no ill intentions. He became the deputy Secretary-General of the South Sea Secretariat through his own efforts. In terms of ability and character, at the very least it shows he’s stronger than you."
This voice was exceptionally gentle, like the soft language of Jiangnan, which, even in disdain, could not conceal the tenderness of its meticulous articulation.
Li Qiao stopped in his tracks, his lips curving into a sinister smile as a cold light interweaved in his eyes.
It was none other than Madam Xiao.
Since escaping from the border, Li Qiao had been investigating what exactly had gone wrong with the Yan Emperor all the way here.
He truly thought he was returning from his official duties and did not expect tonight’s surprise to be so significant.
The first time he heard Madam Xiao’s highly distinctive voice over the phone in Shang Yu’s study, it made a deep impression on him that lasted to this day.
Such a soft voice inflicting pain, like a blunt knife grinding against flesh—it wasn’t sharp, but it shattered the heart bit by bit.
For instance, the so-called Xiaoyan she was referring to at this moment was Xiao Yeyan, the stepson who had framed his elder brother, Li Jun.
Despite his despicable means and low character, she described him as if he were exceptionally distinguished.