These two princesses do not seem alike from our brief encounter. Her cheekbones were slightly prominent, with full and naturally upturned lips. She might not be considered beautiful, but she had a unique charm. When not smiling, she seemed aloof, but when she smiled, she became much more approachable.
I smiled at her and bowed. The parrot named Xiao Huang stared at me with its green bean-like eyes, making me feel uncomfortable.
The second princess looked me over and asked, “May I ask which family you are related to?”
Just as I was about to answer, the new Emperor of Xiliang brought Yuan Xiang to my side and said, “Thirteen, take Yuan Xiang back first. I’ll come find you later.”
His tone was gentle, but I sensed something was off.
The Second Princess’s gaze became ambiguous, and the Cavalry General remained stern, only glancing our way briefly.
I frowned and said, “Your Majesty, I thought I made it clear that we should not meet unless absolutely necessary. As for Yuan Xiang—” I glared at it, indicating we would settle this later. “I will have someone bring it to see Your Majesty.”
“Thirteen…” His expression was slightly sad.
“A Yao!” My husband An Jin, arrived by my side, looking anxious. “How are you here? You had me worried.”
Before I could explain, he looked at the Emperor of Xiliang and smiled, bowing, “My wife has troubled Your Majesty. I am truly ashamed.”
The Emperor lowered his eyes. “Not at all. An Daren works hard, and it is only right for this ruler to look after your wife.”
An Jin’s smile grew, but his eyes were cold.
“Your Majesty has many affairs, so my wife will not trouble you further.”
Two men, one gentle and courteous, the other humble yet tense.
An Jin put his arm around my shoulder and patted Yuan Xiang’s head. “Let’s go home.”
Yuan Xiang looked reluctantly at its original owner but followed us with its tail tucked.
What a realistic and bullying dog.
Chapter Thirty: Ming Xi Embroidery House
