"Greetings, Your Highness the Princess!"
Lu Xuan did not put on airs. He clasped his hands and gave a slight salute, returning Star Moon Princess's greeting.
"Division Head Lu, there is no need for such formality."
The corners of Star Moon Princess's lips lifted slightly, a faint smile resting on her delicate, lovely face.
Yet that smile was like a fleeting glimmer on water, gone in an instant!
Then, Star Moon Princess did not intend to continue exchanging pleasantries with Lu Xuan and instead stated her purpose directly.
"Star Moon asked Your Majesty for permission to come and see you, Division Head Lu, because I wished to thank you in person."
Though Star Moon Princess's voice was gentle, it carried a trace of exhaustion that was difficult to detect.
Lu Xuan's gaze narrowed slightly. He could also see the flash of pain that vanished from Star Moon Princess's eyes.
However, Lu Xuan could understand Star Moon Princess's pain.
Indeed, whoever was betrayed by the one to whom they had entrusted their heart would fall into the abyss of despair.
This time, Lu Xuan did not respond to Star Moon Princess. He merely nodded slightly, using that silent gesture to acknowledge her gratitude.
After all, Lu Xuan could not relate to this kind of pain between a man and a woman.
Of course, he did not wish to experience it either.
"Your Majesty, this younger sister shall take her leave!"
Star Moon Princess's voice was crisp and pleasant. After slightly bowing to Empress Xia Mingyue ahead of her, she spun gracefully, the hems of her palace robes fluttering as she moved with clean, decisive efficiency.
In an instant, she vanished from the great hall, leaving behind only a faint fragrance that seemed to prove she had once been there.
"Lord Lu,