Bab 232: Conflicting Loyalties

The Emperor watched Lei Xing's increasingly unhappy expression and his bad mood started to resurface again. He had not considered that this issue would have upset Lei Xing so much.

But now that he was confronted with it, he could understand how this revelation could be upsetting to her and how it could cast some doubts on their relationship. And the last thing he wanted was to give Lei Xing any reason to withdraw into her shell again. 

So he tried to reassure her again, "Xing er', there's nothing to worry about regarding this matter...It's just..." He paused and knit his brows, as he thought of words to explain away this revelation and to pacify her with.