Lu Jingxing frowned at Wanyun. "Are you thinking of doing what you did last time? Leaving me with just a letter and disappearing without a word?"
Wanyun quickly shook her head and smiled at Lu Jingxing. "Of course not."
Lu Jingxing took her chin in his hand, his voice a warning. "You'd better not even think about it again."
Wanyun said, "Now that I know how you feel about me, how could I possibly think of that? Why did you leave the palace this afternoon?"
Lu Jingxing said, "I came for you."
"This servant greets Your Majesty." Qin Zhi stepped out and knelt before Lu Jingxing. "Your Majesty has graced us with your presence. Forgive this servant for not welcoming you sooner."
"There is no need for such ceremony," Lu Jingxing said. "Rise."
But Qin Zhi remained kneeling. "This servant wishes to ask Your Majesty to decree a marriage."
