NOVPUBShen Roujia wasn’t particularly curious about why Xu Zening chose to save An’er, but the subsequent troubles that arose didn’t seem to bother Xu Zening at all. He maintained a calm and composed demeanor, as if nothing could faze him—only when someone crossed his bottom line did he reveal a rare flash of anger.
Shen Roujia smiled and asked, “Your Highness, would you like some soup?”
Xu Zening had grown accustomed to Shen Roujia’s seemingly random comments and responded casually, “I don’t drink sweet things.”
“They’re too heavy.”
Shen Roujia nodded and shifted her gaze ahead, answering softly, “Understood.”
Meanwhile, Xiao Sinian was furious when he heard about the events in the palace. “The Bai family really thinks they can do whatever they want?”
Gu Zhi, standing before him, hesitated before speaking. “What do you plan to do now? They’ve taken over the Horse Market and have their eyes on military power. On top of that, Jiaojiao isn’t having an easy time in the palace.”
Xiao Sinian instinctively looked at Gu Zhi. “Why are you so protective of her?”
His sudden question caught Gu Zhi off guard, making her laugh. “And what about you? Why are you?”
Xiao Sinian cleared his throat, unable to answer directly. “Why are you suddenly bringing this up? Don’t tell me you—”
Gu Zhi, always quick to understand, waved her hand dismissively before he could finish. “Don’t misunderstand. I don’t have any special feelings for you. Jiaojiao and I have been through tough times together; naturally, I’m going to be on her side.”
