Xiao Zai felt like he'd been waiting his whole life for this moment. The irate look on his father's face was the sweetest sight.
The King got up from the throne and pointed an accusing finger at Chu Yun. "How dare you? Guards, arrest him at once."
The guards stationed inside the throne room faltered for only a moment, after all, this was a sort of official hearing, was it not? But their indecision didn't last long before they were moving towards Chu Yun with their weapons at the ready.
Chu Yun barely moved, standing still in the middle of the room.
A wizened voice sounded from behind the throne. "Don't. I want to hear what he has to say."
The King whipped around with a start, looking at the Queen Dowager, now sitting at her usual seat behind the beaded curtain. A servant served the queen a cup of tea from which she took a dainty sip.
