Liu Ling was a little puzzled by the two women staring at her.
When she noticed this, Princess Xiangyang quickly averted her gaze.
Then, she said to Qin Xiaoyao, "I'm not just here to freeload. Xiangyang is here to announce the edict."
At the same time, she felt guilty.
Oh no… her master seemed to know what she was thinking.
"Oh?" Qin Xiaoyao didn't believe her at all.
"Ahem…" Princess Xiangyang immediately cleared her throat.
"Marquis Xiaoyao, receive the decree," she continued.
Qin Xiaoyao glanced at Princess Xiangyang and finally stood up.
She cupped her hands at Princess Xiangyang and bowed. "Your servant is ready to receive the decree," she said in a solemn voice.
"The Empress has decreed that Marquis Xiaoyao should follow Princess Xiangyang into the palace for an audience with the Emperor," Princess Xiangyang said gleefully. Well, she was not lying.
Qin Xiaoyao's eyes flickered.
