Xiao Li had already caught wind of the storm that had just swept through the main hall. The news travelled fast through the servants' quarters. Her Young Miss had been unceremoniously dumped by the Crown Prince.
The young maid was overcome with a wave of protective worry. She wanted nothing more than to comfort her mistress as quickly as possible, fearing that Bai Xifeng would be inconsolable after such a public humiliation. She hovered anxiously near the entrance of the courtyard until she finally spotted Bai Xifeng strolling through the gates.
"Young Miss..." Xiao Li called out, her voice trembling with unshed tears.
"Xiao Li, forget the formalities for a second and get me some water. I am absolutely parched." Bai Xifeng requested, her tone surprisingly casual.
Xiao Li scurried to fetch a cup of fresh water and handed it over with shaking hands. Bai Xifeng took a long, deep gulp, draining the cup in seconds.
