Chapter 866: Much Grander

It was only then that Shangguan Wan's icy expression showed a hint of emotion. He's finally here…

"Your Highness, the Prince Consort looks especially handsome today!" The palace maid that came to announce Jiang Yucheng's arrival said this cheerfully but was met with silence instead.

"I got it. You may leave," answered Shangguan Wan blandly a moment later.

W-what's going on… Why doesn't Her Highness seem happy at the news? Shouldn't she feel shy and happy that her groom has come to fetch her? But why does it seem like… she doesn't care at all? The palace maid was taken aback by Shangguan Wan's unenthusiastic response. She had planned to get a reward for saying some nice things to the latter, but the unexpected situation left her at a loss.

"Why are you still standing there? Run along and go do what you need to do! You'll be punished if you fail to do your duties well!" Chan Yi—who was waiting at the door—scolded the palace maid softly.