The man who saw them standing together strode over.
In broad daylight, under the watchful eyes of all, Xie Jinbai didn't spare her a glance. Instead, he said to Shen Tingyu, "My apologies for the disturbance last night. It's getting late, and I have important matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave."
"Of course," Shen Tingyu said with a slight nod and a cupped-fist salute. "This official respectfully sees Your Highness off."
Xie Jinbai grunted in acknowledgment. Before turning to board his carriage, his gaze flicked past Cui Lingyao.
His eyes were cool and detached, as if he were truly looking at an unrelated stranger.
There was no hint of the clingy affection he'd shown last night, when he had held her and refused to let go.
'Then again…'
'This man was always good at acting.'
