"Then can you like me?"
Qin Siyao's voice echoed softly through the courtyard.
Hearing the words from the young woman before him, Xiao Mo's expression faltered.
But before Xiao Mo could say a word, Qin Siyao came to her senses. Her cheeks grew progressively redder, and she looked so exquisitely shy.
"I... You... Um..." Qin Siyao's voice trembled slightly, her words becoming incoherent.
"I didn't say anything, and you didn't hear a thing! Yep! That's right!"
With that, Qin Siyao scrambled to her feet and fled the courtyard. She hastily climbed into her carriage and rushed back to her manor.
"Welcome back, Princess..."
Hua Sheng, who was sweeping the courtyard, smiled and curtsied.
But Qin Siyao didn't even acknowledge her. Head down, she ran straight into her room and slammed the door shut with a loud SLAM.
Staring at the closed door, Hua Sheng blinked, wondering, 'What's wrong with the Princess this time?'
「In the room.」
