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Sukiekedhergssagainsthis,hermindragwithpossibilities.“Thankyou,mylord.It’sanhonortoeainsomeoneasdistinguishedasyourself.”
Theychattedforawhile,LordWeiclearlyenjoyingherpany.Sukielistenedily,subtlysteeringtheversationtowardsthepadtheDarkLord’spns.ShelearhatLordWeiwasindeedwell-ectedandoftenattendedprivategatheringsatthepace.
Astheeveningprogressed,LordWeigrewmorefortable,andSukiesawherce.Sheleanedin,hervoicesoftandinviting.“Mylord,I’veheardrumorsaboutaneonbeingdevelopedinthepace.Doyouknowanythingaboutit?”
LordWeichuckled,clearlypleasedwithhercuriosity.“Ah,theDarkLord’ssecretproject.Yes,I’veheardquiteabit.It’ssupposedtobeincrediblypowerful,somethingthatcouldgethecourseofthewar.”
Sukie’sheartraced.“Thatsoundsfasating.Doyouthinkthere’sanywayIcouldseeit?”
LordWeiraisedaneyebrow,intriguedbyherboldness.“You’requitethecuriousone,aren’tyou?PerhapsIcouldarrangesomething.Butitwouldrequireabitofpersuasion.”
Sukiesmiled,leaningcloser.“I’msureweetoanarra,mylord.”
Thenighttihadelicatedanceofwordsandsubtlepersuasion.Bytheendoftheevening,LordWeiwasthhlyented,andSukiehadsecuredhispromisetotakehertothepace.
Thefollowingdayswereablurofpreparationandanticipation.Sukiekepthertrueiionshidden,maintainingherroleasadedicatedcourtesan.HanFenglingandMeiremainedclose,readytintoaifneeded.