Court Lady Donggu was heading to the kitchen when Xianwu suddenly came into her away, thus making her halt immediately. His lips widened as he smiled at her. "Good morning, Lady Donggu," he said and looked around.
Court Lady Donggu lowered her eyes in respect since Xianwu was now the Crown Prince. "What is Your Royal Highness doing in such an early morning here? Does he need something?" she inquired.
The redness from the sky hadn't vanished yet and early morning birds could be heard chirping.
"Why did you lie to me?" Xianwu asked as he grabbed her neck. Court Lady Donggu was taken aback by his sudden act and grabbed his wrist, attempting to leave his grip. As he found she might faint from the force he had put on her, Xianwu withdrew his hand from her neck.
Court Lady Donggu gasped for air as she took deep breaths. She thought she would be dead, but at the right time, Xianwu left her neck.
