With a loud zing, the guqin string snapped, and the song came to an abrupt halt.
The Red Lady tried desperately to suppress her anxiety as she hurriedly walked to the front of Chu Kuangren and company to give an apologetic bow. "My sincere apologies for ruining the camaraderie today, my masters. Your humble servant, I, am feeling under weather today. I will ask my other sisters to take my place right away."
The Second Prince's expression looked awful, but he dared not fly into a fit of rage in front of Chu Kuangren, so as to not lose his demeanor. He scoffed. "Go, hurry."
"Yes, master."
"Hold on a second."
Chu Kuangren suddenly called out to the Red Lady. He said calmly, "No need to find someone new. Fetch a new guqin, and continue with your song."
"But I…"
"If he asks you to continue, you continue. It's already a blessing of eight lifetimes for you to have caught Brother Chu's eyes. Don't be stupid and not know what's good for you."
