Who could resist such a tiny pup acting so dependent and cute?
The Crown Prince's expression was impassive, but his hands held her more securely, shielding her as if afraid the wind might chill her.
Not far from the City Lord Mansion, the streets were teeming with people. A famine had broken out, and the common folk couldn't get enough to eat, forcing many to beg by the roadside.
Every one of them was grimy and disheveled, a wretched and pitiful sight.
One of the Crown Prince's attendants couldn't bear the sight and tossed two copper coins into a beggar's bowl.
Others nearby saw this and swarmed over, wailing piteously.
The Crown Prince was in plain clothes, but the fabric was of the highest quality, and his noble bearing was unmistakable. How could the beggars not recognize such a juicy target?
Just as several grimy hands were about to touch the Crown Prince's shoes, Qian Shao quickly shielded him and kicked at them, shouting angrily:
