For the first time, Tianshi Xue woke up without thinking that she wanted to murder the third prince. And for the first time, he was still in the room.
"It's early, go back to sleep," he said as he was buttoning his uniform. He was on his way out of the closet when he spotted her with her eyes open.
"I don't think I can sleep more. The emperor said that today's activities will start early."
Prince Qui's Linker flashed through the screen and confirmed what the princess said. "Well, I'm off to a meeting. I'll see you in a couple of hours."
She didn't answer and went to the bathroom. She was already done with her bath when Howin came in. Her dress for the day closely hugged her figure. It was tight like a second skin before it bellows into a long skirt and train by her knees.
"Breathe in, Your Highness," Howin said and pulled at the laces on the back.
"I really hate this," she muttered but held her breath. "I can barely move in this dress."
