บท 100: Chapter 100: The tension between them

Shanguan Zu Jin's POV

I was busy reading the memorials and making my own report when Xu Jiaxu excused himself.

He will make an early lunch for me. I guess to make sure I won't eat anything that Yihua will prepare.

I put down the paintbrush and stopped writing. I remember what Li Jin confessed. I wonder how Xu Jiaxu will react if he learns the truth.

"Your Highness, can I come inside?" Yihua says.

"Suit yourself," I replied.

The door opens. She walks toward my table. She's already holding a tray!

"Did you have your lunch already, A'Zu?" she asks. I nodded.

"Xu Jiaxu had returned the bowls in the kitchen," I replied, or should I say… I lied.

She looks disappointed when she hears what I just said. "How about you?" I simply ask, acting like I didn't notice.

"I made this for us, but you already said that you had yours. I'll just eat somewhere else. I'll be back later."