บท 136: Summoned by the Empress

"You're the only one that I trust with my life."

Silence enveloped the two of them as the prince only stared at her.

Stupid, stupid, stupid, she scolded herself. What on earth did she say? Now the prince looked shocked. She was shocked herself. Why did that even come out of her mouth?

"No pressure," she added at the same time that the prince said, "Thank you."

They quickly turned away from each other, their cheeks flaming.

Trust him with your life?! she thought to herself. Tianshi Xue wanted for the earth to swallow her. She wished that something would come and save her from this.

As if she had a fairy godmother like in those tales, there was a sudden knock to the door, making her jump. 

"Come in," Prince Qui answered.

A soldier and a servant was at the door. "Word from the palace, general."

"Proceed."

The female servant was bowed. "Princess Yingyue is being summoned by the Empress."