A flicker of surprise crossed the Eldest Princess's eyes as she looked around.
Lu Qian and the others were startled too, having caught something in those words. Some looked down at their feet, some studied Little White curiously, and some gazed at the sky.
In short, at that moment, no one was looking at the two of them.
A smile appeared on the Eldest Princess's face.
"You mustn't carelessly say things like that in anger again. If someone gossips behind your back, it could bring you trouble.
"But I truly detest people who gossip behind others' backs. Whenever I encounter such petty people, I usually have to cut out their tongues."
A chill ran through Lu Qian and the others, and they were even less willing to look in their direction.
"In anger? I didn't say anything in anger."
Yang Ling looked bewildered.
The smile in the Eldest Princess's eyes deepened. Had he said something like that in private, she would simply have listened and let it pass.
But there were over a hundred Iron Clothes here, and he had still said it.
She was very pleased.
Because she was certain that this junior before her could not be a fool.
A fool would never possess such talent.
Since he was no fool, he was a truly clever man.
"You've just been promoted to Third Branch Master of the Command Department. I expect official duties will soon be coming your way.
"This Supreme-Grade Water Bodhi will take time to refine too, so get to it.
"When you have time, bring Little White over to visit me."
"Yes!"
The Eldest Princess left without having Yang Ling see her off.
After she left, Yang Ling immediately returned to his room, ready to examine the Supreme-Grade Water Bodhi.
Lu Qian and the others