Bai Chen recognized the voice as Ma Qiao. He had wondered why the servant had suddenly disappeared after preparing a bath for him, but now he knew that the man was outside Jing Pavilion.
Ma Qiao had just announced the arrival of the Crown Prince, and Bai Chen panicked and turned to Zhu Ge who was still sitting beside him. He wasn't sure if the Crown Prince knew that Zhu Ge was a prostitute from the Red Pavilion, but he still thought that it would not be a good idea for the Crown Prince to meet the man now.
Moreover, Zhu Ge insisted on wearing red clothes even after he had hired the man as his servant, and that would probably be criticized by the Crown Prince.
Thus, he made a firm decision before saying, "I'll go see the Crown Prince first. You wait for me here and don't go anywhere."
Bai Chen had gotten up from the chair and was about to leave, but his thin wrist was grabbed by Zhu Ge suddenly.
