The King glanced at Ling Xiao, his face devoid of expression. He then turned back to the pitifully crying Li Tianqi, his eyes filling with affection. He reached out to pat her head and said with a gentle smile, "Now, tell Grandpa how he bullied you."
"He... he... he cursed at me!" Li Tianqi stammered for a moment before finally landing on the most suitable excuse. After all, it was rather indefensible for a noble princess like herself to forcibly demand someone else's maids.
"Oh? And why did he curse at you?" The old King's stern gaze swept over the nosy nobles craning their necks for a better view. They were instantly startled. 'So our curiosity has earned His Majesty's displeasure!' Although they were dying to know the latest bit of royal gossip, none of them dared to remain. The group scattered like startled animals, moving to a safe distance from where they could still sneak glances in this direction.
