Shen Ningning mumbled, unable to meet his eyes as she lied.
She lowered her head and said, "I have classes at school during the day, so I can only come see you at night. But... I have to go now!"
With that, the little one turned her head, stood on her tiptoes, and peered eagerly through the window.
"I'll come see you again tomorrow, brother." 'And I'll bring you food!'
Shen Ningning then said goodbye to Commander Lu and scurried away in a flash.
Chen Shaobei left with her.
After Shen Ningning left, Commander Lu glanced at the spot where she had been standing and saw two small, dried shrimp on the ground.
He furrowed his brow slightly. 'So the smell of food in the air... I wasn't imagining it after all.'
"Go and patrol the nearby area. I have a few words for the Crown Prince," he said, dismissing the other imperial guards.
