Once again, one line had shattered whatever composure Rui Yi had mustered and turned it into utter shock.

Yun Wuxin was trying to think up a way to help Rui Yi when her father’s unexpected request destroyed her concentration. Instead of being aghast at her father’s behavior though, a kind of strange excitement and expectation lit up inside her...

Ohhhh!

Father is showing that side of him again!

Surprisingly, Cang Shuhe appeared to realize what was going on immediately. She smiled and shook her head a little.

“I… I… That… I… cannot… possibly… I…”

Rui Yi could barely form a coherent word. She had clearly never faced such a situation before, and whatever quick-wittedness she displayed earlier had escaped her completely.

“This is an order, not a request. Your willingness matters not, only your obedience does,” Yun Che continued harshly.

After she barely recovered herself, Rui Yi made sure to avoid Cang Shuhe’s eyes and shook her head strongly. “I cannot… I cannot! The young miss herself has not… not… with you, so how can I possibly…!”

“Hah! Who was the one who said she would accept any punishment for her miss? In fact, this isn’t a punishment at all. This is a favor bestowed upon you by your great emperor, but...