Chapter 275. Being a person means to expand oneself.
Calculating that the Illusion Technique was about to end, Fang Zhou finally removed the spittoon.
Di Ao awoke from the Illusion Technique, completely unaware of his situation, merely sneering at Fang Zhou: "Just wait and see. Once I ascend to the throne of absolute power, you’ll willingly submit to me."
With that, Di Ao turned and left, instructing the soldiers outside to guard day and night, ensuring Fang Zhou did not leave the General Mansion.
She returned to her room, and under the service of her Attendant, began to change and bathe.
Di Ao dismissed all Attendants, sitting alone in the large, comfortable tub, sighing contentedly.
"You’ve been too bold today."
A shadow suddenly appeared in the corner of the room, whispering: "Once you ascend that position, you can have as many men as you want. Why create more trouble?"
Di Ao laughed disdainfully: "Now that I hold great power, who dares speak against me? Without boldness, what use is this power?"
The person in the corner remained silent, recalling the once humble and cautious collaborator, Di Ao, who showed harmonious and restrained conduct — a perfect partner.
However, with the rise in status, Di Ao gradually exposed her true nature, arrogant and unruly.
It seems power corrupts, inflating egos, tearing apart façades.