This was hardly the first time the bastard had acted like one.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao was overjoyed. She kowtowed and said, "This servant thanks you, Your Highness."
"Thank me for what?" The Crown Prince paused, his fair fingers stilling on the jade ring he'd been turning. A flicker of surprise crossed his face.
Lin Xiao's smile deepened. "Yes, yes, of course. Your Highness is absolutely right."
'This woman is insane,' the Crown Prince thought. But despite receiving such a response from Lin Xiao, he maintained the dignity of his station and didn't let his thoughts show. His expression remained cold as he said:
"Guards."
A few attendants entered. "Yes."
"Madam Xie injured my beloved dog. Twenty strikes with the rod."
The Crown Prince felt he was being quite merciful by not ordering a heavier punishment.
Lin Xiao, however, was dumbfounded.
"Your Highness! Didn't you say you were going to punish the dog? Why are you punishing me?"
