Capítulo 25: Chapter 25: Loathe?

"You may all rise."

Xiao Jinyan's gaze lingered on Shen Chuwei for quite some time before he withdrew his eyes and strode inside.

Eunuch Liu said to Chun Xi, "Hurry and serve the meal. His Highness hasn't eaten a bit of his lunch today, and must be hungry by now."

"Right away, this servant will go prepare it." Chun Xi walked briskly toward the small kitchen,

and Eunuch Liu ordered two young eunuchs to help her.

Tao Chenghui, full of anticipation, followed His Highness inside with small, quick steps. This was her first time being so close to His Highness since entering the palace, which made her nervous.

"Your Highness, allow your concubine to brew tea for you," Tao Chenghui said, somewhat flustered as she started to look for tea leaves.

Xiao Jinyan coldly refused, "No need."

Tao Chenghui responded and then stood to the side, waiting.