The stately woman behind the writing desk merely sneered lightly and uttered:
"Clumsy."
She watched as Chen Yi was rendered speechless, his mouth opening briefly before he bowed his head.
"No need to offer insincere attentions, do not govern without authority,"
After delivering a blow, one should offer a sweet date; no matter how much she disliked him, this principle of ruling could not be ignored. Qin Qingluo slowly said:
"Even if only speaking of capabilities, I value you highly; just do what you ought to do, matters of warmth are the concern of the Princess. I summoned you, not for trivialities."
"Yes, I understand, Your Excellency."
With that, Chen Yi withdrew.
Qin Qingluo lowered her head, drew the lamp closer, trimmed its wick with scissors, and upon it brightening, began to review the dossiers on her desk.
Less than half an hour had passed when she suddenly heard a slight disturbance outside the study, followed by a hesitant announcement from a maid,
