Hu Xiaotian had come with the Prince of Yan. Although Xue Shengjing had brought him through the gates, he had been unwilling to visit Huo Shengnan with him. Relations between the prince and Huo Shengnan seemed less than harmonious. After reaching the place where she was temporarily under house arrest and making the arrangements for him, Xue Shengjing had left.
At the door, Hu Xiaotian deliberately pinched his voice and called out. Having spent so long in the palace, he could imitate a eunuch's tone as effortlessly as driving a carriage down a familiar road.
Huo Shengnan had never expected Hu Xiaotian to visit her and was deeply curious.
Yuchi Chong looked toward the entrance and saw Hu Xiaotian poking his head through the gap in the door, his face beaming like brilliant sunshine.
Learning who this young man was left Yuchi Chong rather bewildered. Hadn't his mistress, Princess Anping, died just a few days ago? Yet here he was, smiling so brightly, as though nothing had happened. Was the fellow utterly heartless, or simply born with little feeling?
Hu Xiaotian entered the courtyard. Seeing an elderly man there besides Huo Shengnan, he faltered inwardly and immediately reined in his smile.
Huo Shengnan came forward and asked softly, "What brings you here, Lord Hu?"
"I was worried you might be in trouble, General Huo, so I came to see you. While I'm here, I'll also explain to them exactly what happened that night. Hopefully it'll help you."
His words warmed Huo Shengnan's heart. Although Hu Xiaotian appeared cynical and irreverent, spending time with him revealed that he was truly loyal to his friends. After the incident at Qichen Palace, he had not thrown stones at her while she was down. Even after her confinement, he had remembered to visit.
Yuchi