Especially since she was holding a little one by the hand.
Mr. King, the future king, bringing home a woman who had a child would, if revealed, certainly become news that would shock the entire world.
Of course, such astonishment was extremely subdued; on the surface, no one showed any sign of surprise. As the future king's staff, they had naturally been professionally trained and knew very well what should and shouldn't be done.
"Come here, let uncle hold you!"
Huangfu Jue scooped the little one up into his arms with one arm, personally carried him up the grand mansion's steps, all the way to the center of the hall before he bent down to place the little fellow in the seat of honor on the sofa, a spot only he was privileged to sit.
"From now on, wherever they are with their mother, it should be treated as if I myself were present."
Everyone, including the butler, became solemn.
"Yes!"
"Sir!" an assistant approached, "Royal Palace on the phone."
