On the streets of Ensver City.
Henry and Rhodea headed for the alley.
The alley was leading to Reyni's courtyard.
Rhodea kept mumbling, "Zylvia thinks she's Sly's mistress, so she had the power to step on everyone. She even wants to control Derbey and my brother. I don't understand why she is doing this. She already has so much power!"
"Haha," Henry chuckled, "The greed of people will never see the end. Humans will keep wanting more even when they already have more than enough. The emperors were in control of their own lands, but it never stopped them from invading other places. Zylvia loves the power so much. How could she stand sharing it with the other two?"
"I don't understand." Rhodea shook her head. "Wouldn't it be enough if you are happy?"
"You haven't been tempted." Henry shrugged. "Fewer people are able to resist the temptation of the power. The exception is scarce."
"What about you?" Rhodea looked at Henry. "Can you?"
"Me?" Henry said self-mockingly, "I have lost. But the awe of the unknown brought me back. No matter how powerful you may think you are, there is always something out there beyond your imagination."
"Who on earth are you?" Rhodea looked at Henry curiously. "At first, I thought you were one of Zylvia's minions. But apparently, you are not. My brother never mentioned you before."
Henry rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "I'm sure your brother mentioned me before. You just didn't pay attention."
As they were talking, Henry and Rhodea had arrived at the end of the alley.
"Hey, isn't this our Rhodea? I heard that Lord Yi arranged a marriage for you, and you are going to marry into a prestigious family!" A young woman walked into the alley. Her tone was hostile and ambiguous.
Rhodea was surprised to see her. "Dodee, I don't need you to comment on my business."
Dodee smiled and said, "What? Rhodea, we are old friends, and we came here together. I can't even express my envy for your future good fortune? Although you will only be the seventh wife, it's still enviable!"
However, deep sarcasm appeared on Dodee's
face.
"Dodee, put away your sarcasm," Rhodea snorted. "Back then, it was your man who courted me. I never said that I liked him. It was him who announced to the public that we were together. I even warned him about it!"
Dodee's face turned gloomy, but she calmed down very soon. "Rhodea, what's the point of talking about this? I can't wait for the day you are getting married. I'll come to attend the ceremony with a great wedding gift. And I want to see you serve tea to all the other six wives. Haha!"
Dodee laughed out loud.
"Dodee, here you are!" A young man ran over. He was around twenty-five of age with an average outlook.
He was taken aback when he saw Rhodea. The young man then looked Henry up and down.
"What are you looking at?" Dodee glared at the young man. "Chano, Rhodea is going to marry into a rich family soon. She is off the market!"
Chano immediately put on an apologetic smile, "Dodee, what are you talking about? It was Rhodea who wouldn't leave me alone. I don't like her. I only love you."
"I wouldn't leave you alone?" Rhodea was mad. "Chano, take a look at yourself. Which part of you deserves my attention?"
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