Pei Jingheng’s gaze sank with displeasure. "Unnecessary. When have I ever been that delicate?"
Yueying tugged at Leng Feng’s sleeve and whispered, "Just keep your mouth shut."
The two stone spheres were not particularly large, and carrying them to the manor gate was no strenuous task. Shen Mingshu watched as Pei Jingheng personally placed the spheres into the mouths of the two stone lions. "Your Highness," she reminded him, "try patting their heads."
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