Xuan Mei leaned against a red pillar with her shortsword, her eyes closed in rest.
Da Xi walked over, carrying a tray with a late-night snack.
"No need to bring it in."
Xuan Mei said without even opening her eyes, "He's probably not in the mood."
Da Xi was taken aback. "But the Prince is always in a good mood after seeing Princess Consort Ling! Especially after she recovered from the poisoning. It was like she finally saw how good our Prince is and became so gentle and considerate toward him. How could he be in a bad mood?"
Xuan Mei merely lifted a corner of her mouth into a smirk and said nothing more.
She wasn't one to gossip, especially about her master.
Da Xi was about to ask more when the study door was suddenly pulled open, startling her. "Your Highness..."
Zhou Cangyan was indeed in a foul mood. His face was dark as he strode out of the room.
He had the air of someone looking for a fight.
"Don't follow me."
Xuan Mei replied, "Yes, sir."
