The courtyard was deathly still, the air seemingly frozen.
It was supposed to be early spring, but an invisible chill now seemed to fill the air.
The aide immediately dropped to one knee. "I have overstepped, Your Highness! Please punish me!"
Xiao Chenglin closed his eyes, his breathing nearly inaudible.
After a moment, he said, "There will not be a next time."
The aide immediately and respectfully agreed. As he rose, a cold wind swept past, and he realized he had broken out in a cold sweat.
He cursed himself inwardly. 'His Highness has always detested those who don't know their place. When Fan Chengzhuo came, His Highness avoided him. The message couldn't have been clearer, yet I actually tried to persuade him... How foolish... '
"Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness!"
Xiao Chenglin glanced at him, his eyes narrowing slightly. "You haven't been in the Capital City for just a day or two. Can you really not see the current situation?"
