Koala Reads

"When Shen Gou suddenly surged out from the crowd, Zhao Daniuzi straightened as if injected with courage. Her back went rigid, her voice steadied, and she dared to be bold."

"She had meant to rush at Chancellor Chu Yan, but fear held her back. Instead she picked a softer target and called out loudly at Shang Yunruo, “Do you think you can cover the sky with one hand? Don’t forget—this realm still belongs to the emperor, not to you, Chu Yan!”"

"Her husband had shouted something similar, drunk, in their own courtyard; she’d copied the words and felt a rush of vindication."