I raised my hand slightly and gave a gentle wave, signaling him to stand.
I said lazily, "Little Imperial Uncle, long time no see!" Long time no see, my foot! He had stabbed me in the back at court just this morning; saying that was completely unnecessary.
He straightened up smoothly, his extraordinarily handsome face instantly blooming with a warm, dazzling smile that could kill, a flicker of light shining in his eyes that compelled people to look twice.
Chapter 21