Host, the villain's corruption level has exploded!

Chapter 86: My Prince (15)

“Your Highness, this will anger the King.” Edel’s tone was neither humble nor arrogant, revealing nothing of his true feelings.

"I was just telling the truth." Song Zhishu smiled indifferently: "Anyway, you've always thought I'm not very bright, so it doesn't matter if I say something like that."

Looking at her nonchalant attitude, Edel suddenly felt a pang of sadness. He took a deep breath before slowly saying, "As your subordinate, my duty is to protect you from being bullied, so I am completely innocent in what happened today. However, as a princess of a nation, you cannot do that. What your country believes in is exactly what you aspire to. What you have done recently is truly inappropriate."

Song Zhishu stared incredulously at Eder, who was acting like he'd used her and then discarded her. "Oh, young man, you've managed to absolve yourself of all responsibility?" she thought. Eder felt uncomfortable under Song Zhishu's gaze. He'd suddenly wanted to show her some concern, but his words had come out sounding like, "I'm not wrong, you are, you're guilty."

The spring chill was still in the air, and the wind outside was slightly cold, but it was nothing compared to the chill in Song Zhishu's heart. She thought she had finally stood up for herself, but she was still being suppressed in this way.

As a blade of grass in our motherland, you make me bend over so easily, you idiot!

Song Zhishu was stubborn; ignoring the previous topic, she walked straight towards the castle. Edel had originally wanted to explain, but seeing how anxious she was, he swallowed the words he was about to say and quickly followed after her.

So now the atmosphere between the two of them is a bit awkward.

Song Zhishu laughed angrily. Didn't he realize how much his words had hurt her fragile heart? Was he planning to apologize only after he was in his coffin? But despite his words, Edel truly had no sense of shame. He thought the matter was over, unaware of the immense harm his unintentional indifference had caused the girl beside him. He continued rambling to himself, "When we get back, Princess, please don't say anything carelessly. You might accidentally anger the King to death."

Song Zhishu rolled her eyes. "If you talk like that, I reckon we'd both be flying to the heavens."

"And also, if the king asks you about what just happened, you must say that you learned those words from me..."

Song Zhishu looked surprised. He hadn't realized this kid was so promising.

"Otherwise, the king will think that I have corrupted you long ago, and he will punish me even more severely."

"..." She turned her gaze away indifferently, deciding to give up all hope for this child.

The orange-red clouds were quite beautiful, with wispy clouds hanging in the sky as a backdrop. The dazzling light shone on the two people, one chattering away while the other listened quietly. It's hard to describe the feeling, but... it was very warm and cozy.

However, this warmth did not last long.

Song Zhishu bowed her head, quietly awaiting the king's decision.

The lights were so bright that it was hard to open one's eyes, and one could not see the king's face on the throne. His deeply lined face was expressionless. He quietly tapped his cane, making a crisp sound. It was unclear whether he was warning someone or thinking, but it sounded unsettling.

"Who first made a disrespectful statement to the local authorities?"

"It's my subordinate."