Chapter 1152: Throwing One’s Weight Around
Indeed, the Emperor is the supreme ruler, and his word is as precious as gold. Once spoken, his decrees are never retracted.
Now, for Xuexue, Long Rui is daring to touch the tiger’s tail.
Xuexue, having calmed down, felt a tinge of regret in her heart. Earlier, she shouldn’t have provoked Long Rui with her words.
"My dear, are you worried about me?"
Xuexue turned her face away, speaking weakly, "Yes, no matter what, we’ve suffered hardships together. If anything happens to you, I won’t feel good either."
Long Rui looked at her demeanor, realizing Xuexue was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. He smiled warmly and said, "Alright, I’ll listen to whatever my dear says."
Xuexue pulled the blanket over her head and went to sleep.
Long Rui’s eyes shimmered with tenderness. After a two-second pause, his figure flickered, disappearing from the room.
The next day.
Early in the morning, Situ Yongjie unexpectedly didn’t attend the early court assembly. Instead, he gathered everyone in the hall to have breakfast together.