"..." The man behind her fell silent for two seconds: "If it's lost, it's lost! It's just a piece of jade after all!"
Jing Yiren had no idea that the jade pendant was a symbol of Qiushan Kingdom's royal power.
"..." Jing Yiren fell silent again.
The man behind her slightly flexed his arm, turning the rope of the swing by half a circle.
Jing Yiren was now facing him.
Surprised, Jing Yiren jumped down from the swing immediately, colliding straight into his embrace.
Qiu Mubai conveniently wrapped his arms around her petite body.
Jing Yiren was stunned, her body froze on the spot. She gazed up at his exquisitely handsome face, spellbound by his captivating phoenix eyes.
It took her a while to recover her senses. She slightly withdrew from his embrace.
Qiu Mubai held her as if he was unwilling to let go.
Jing Yiren, startled, struggled a bit.
"Your Majesty King Qiu! I... I am still a child, not yet an adult! The law of propriety among... "