BaiShe did not take offense at this reaction. He resumed his nonchalant walk. "If you say so, Ling'er. But know that as long as you remain under my protection, I must ensure your image remains impeccable. How will I find you a husband if you are always so careless?"
"Who is careless?"
Nevertheless, Ling'er's confusion only grew. She followed him, watching his elegant silhouette make its way through the crowd with absolute ease. She hated the way he dominated every situation, even the simplest. More frustrating still, she hated that a part of herself, the part not yet broken by betrayal, continued to seek this kind of attention.
"Why did we come to this city precisely?" she asked to break the oppressive silence of her own thoughts.
"To observe the heart of the world," he replied without turning around.
