Soul-Seizing Judgment

A flicker of surprise crossed the eldest princess's eyes, and she glanced around.

Lu Qian and the others were startled too, picking up on the implications. Some lowered their heads to stare at their feet, some studied Xiao Bai curiously, and some looked up at the sky.

In short, at that moment, not one of them was looking at the two.

A faint smile appeared on the eldest princess's face.

"You mustn't say things like that in anger again. If someone starts gossiping behind your back, it could cause you trouble.

"But I truly despise people who gossip behind others' backs. Whenever I encounter such petty creatures, I usually have their tongues cut out."

A chill ran through Lu Qian and the others, making them even less willing to look her way.

"In anger? I haven't said anything in anger."

Yang Ling looked bewildered.

The amusement in the eldest princess's eyes deepened. Had he said something like that in private, she would merely have listened and let it pass.

But there were over a hundred Iron Garments here, and he had still said it.

She was very pleased.

Because she was certain the junior standing before her could not be a fool.

A fool would never possess such talent.

Since he was no fool, he had to be a truly clever man.

"You've just been promoted to Director of the Command Division's Third Office. I imagine official duties will soon come your way.

"This supreme-grade Water Bodhi will also take time to refine, so get started on it.

"When you have some free time, bring Xiao Bai over to visit me."

"Yes!"

The eldest princess left without asking Yang Ling to see her off.

Once she had gone, Yang Ling immediately returned to his room, intending to examine the supreme-grade