Tianshi Xue had no plans on coming along with the prince. That was at the bottom of her "to do things in life" list. However, he was inescapable. He had clasped his fingers on her wrist as soon as she took her finishing sip of water.
"Can we be excused, Father?" asked Prince Qui.
"Why?" the Emperor asked even though he did not look like he was really interested with the answer. All throughout the mealtime, he was only focused on his food although there was a distant look in his eyes like he was thinking of something else.
"I have gifts for my new wife. It requires immediate attention."
The Emperor waved a non-caring hand. "Be on your way."
Tianshi Xue's jaw set in anger but she bowed to the other royals anyway and let the prince drag her away from the dining room. As soon as the doors closed behind them, she ripped her hand away from the prince and he let go of her, thankfully.
"What do you want?" she asked him.
