Hua Shan held a white chess piece, his index finger hovering over the board for a second before he resumed his previous posture. "And he didn't say anything else?"
Knowing Zhaohuan as he did, Hua Shan understood that the man had spent centuries playing the fool, never once stepping forward. Yet, he had suddenly emerged for the sake of his daughter, Li Qinghe. It was clear that he had not been entirely indifferent to her in private. At the very least, when it mattered most, he knew he had to step out to protect her life.
Xiao Ce lowered his gaze. "Noble Consort Zhao told you to behave yourself."
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