Nianzu hummed at Chuntao and started walking. The intensity of the rain had increased by then. Nianzu noticed that Chuntao's clothes were soaking through as the umbrella was not over her. Because of her small height, she needed to raise the arm high so that the umbrella's internal canopy would not hit Prince Nianzu's head.
"Let me hold this," Nianzu held the crook handle from Chuntao and pulled her lightly towards him, thus covering her from the umbrella.
"Your highness," she murmured but Nianzu did not let go of her hand. She walked along with Nianzu as the two crossed the First Gate of the Palace. The Palace Guards bowed their heads as the Fourth Prince crossed their sights.
