He needs all he can get and more besides! But he has no right to ask that of anyone. He is only the bastard son of Jin Guangshan; his own father doesn't even recognize him.

"I can be useful, my lady. Show me what needs doing and I will see it done." his expression hardens with determination, "Who will I fight with? I'm not strong enough for that."

But he is cunning enough. Underneath all of his humbleness, underneath his weakness, Meng Yao is, simply put, a genius. He knows how to manipulate others - how to use them to his benefit. But there is hope for him at this age; hope that he won't become a mass murdering psychopath.

"Is your husband present?" he fidgets with his robe, "I look forward to meeting everyone."