Bab 87: Ancient Era / 9.8 : Veiled threats

Kuang came down from the carriage and entered his daughter's palace. When he entered the hall he saw her surrounded by handmaiden comforting her. He ordered:

"Leave."

All the handmaidens immediately left and Xinjie stood up.

She wiped her tears and forced a smile.

"Father what can I do for you?"

Kuang walked to her and asked:

"Do you have to cry just because Eden moved into the imperial palace?"

Xinjie looked at him wide-eyed and asked incredulously:

"What?"

Kuang realized that his daughter had no idea. Xinjie burst into tears and hugged her father. Kuang held her, he tapped her back and said:

"It doesn't matter he'll be gone soon anyway."

Between sobs Xinjie said: