He'd never realized before how troublesome women could be. Lady Xia... Lady Xia never acted this way. That little girl...
Just thinking about Xia Ruqing, Zhao Junyao found himself somewhat unable to control his emotions. Had she returned to her quarters yet? Was she asleep? I made her wait in vain; she must be heartbroken. Lady Xia, Xia Ruqing...
"Your Majesty...?"
Noble Concubine Shih had said a great deal, but seeing that he didn't respond, she finally noticed the Emperor's mind was elsewhere.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Junyao suddenly snapped back to reality. The face before him was still Shih Wanxin.
A flash of disappointment crossed his eyes, and he patted her shoulder.
"Go to sleep early; I have to attend court tomorrow morning."
"Yes." Noble Concubine Shih dared not say more and lay down beside Zhao Junyao.
During the night, she subconsciously snuggled into his embrace.
