"This ..."
Just as Huo Yuan was about to reply, he was at a loss for words. After hesitating for a moment, he managed to suppress his resentful embarrassment and snapped, "You talk too much, now get out!"
"Yes sir! Your servant will execute your command immediately."
Sui Xi knew his master's temper, and that he was not typically prone to anger. Knowing that his master's rage indicated some significant matter was afoot, he dared not ask further and quickly backed off to duties.
At this time, Huo Yuan was truly very annoyed. A few days earlier, the palace had sent an invitation for the Shangsi Festival. He had planned to invite her to go to the suburbs for a sightseeing trip on that day, in order to cultivate their mutual feelings, and to bring up the engagement. Thus, he had returned the invitation.
