After leaving the Yuanwei Courtyard empty-handed, Situ Jing’s regretful expression was one for the ages. Anyone seeing him would probably think he’d be kicking himself over this blunder for days. Truth be told, even as he hurried away, he couldn’t stop mentally berating himself.
What was I thinking? he lamented inwardly.
The precious ginseng treasure, which he hadn’t even had time to fully appreciate, was now someone else’s to care for! He felt like he’d just been robbed blind, but the worst part was that he had willingly handed it over.
However, before he could spiral too deeply into self-pity, a servant appeared, bowing respectfully and delivering a message that made his stomach tighten.
“The King requests for your presence immediately, my lord.”
Situ Jing’s heart sank. The tone did
