A young nun of about fourteen or fifteen years old entered, addressing respectfully, "Your Highness."
Originally an assassin, this young nun had been betrayed by her comrades and gravely injured. Consort Xin saved her, and now she was utterly devoted to her.
Consort Xin, still seething with anger, instructed, "Investigate what happened to Yingmin, especially his legs."
The nun bowed, "Yes, Your Highness," and promptly left.
Consort Xin's chest was heaving with anger. 'Whoever harmed my son will pay a hundredfold!'
…
In the Capital – Prince Rui's Mansion
A maid escorted an unfamiliar young lad into Madam Xin's room. "Madam, the person you requested is here."
Madam Xin was puzzled; she hadn't requested anyone. Suspicious, she turned to look and was struck as if by lightning, frozen in place.
The lad boldly dismissed the maid, closed the door, and approached Madam Xin.
