That evening, Xiaoyao returned to her bedchamber. Xiangliu was assigned to a courtyard not far from hers, and the two of them did not cross any boundaries. Haoling's social customs were conservative; unmarried men and women were strictly forbidden from sharing a room. This was also why Anian, despite being so grown up, still understood nothing and remained as innocent as a little white rabbit.
The following day, after the morning court session, the King of Haoling called them to his side. After a series of affectionate inquiries about whether they had eaten well and slept well, the conversation abruptly shifted:
"Xiaoyao, regarding the future situation, what are your plans?"
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