Ever since his abdication from the throne, the old king has seldom interfered in affairs, let alone having such serious conversations. Clearly, he had specially come to the palace today to rebuke Helian Chengyan for his deplorable behaviour over the past week.
"Tell me truthfully, what happened last week that made you stay in the castle all the time and cease your duties?" The old king sat opposite Helian Chengyan at his desk, staring at him with piercing eyes.
"Nothing of importance!" Helian Chengyan replied indifferently.
"Nothing of importance would make you neglect the palace affairs for a week?!" Disbelieving, the old king scoffed, "Does it have to do with that girl Ye?!"
"It has nothing to do with her. I was just too tired last week. I didn't want to do anything and wanted to take a break for a few days." As soon as Chi Xingye was mentioned, Helian Chengyan hurriedly distanced her from the matters with a slightly urgent tone.
