Chapter 57: No Other Way

“What do you mean by this, Feng Baiyu?”

“This gentleman does not understand what Your Highness is referring to.” Jun Huang was calm, as if it wasn’t her wrist that Nan Jihan was holding onto, but someone else’s. Not even someone she knew at that.

Nan Jihan realized that he had crossed the line again. He let go of Jun Huang and inhaled deeply. “We have a deal. It’s natural for us to see each other from time to time. Why did you try to avoid me?”

Jun Huang laughed incredulously. Her eyes were bright under the sunlight. “Your Highness has misunderstood me. If this gentleman really was trying to avoid Your Highness, I wouldn’t have come at all.”

They both fell silent. In the lake next to them, colorful koi fish swam around, swishing their tails. By the lake stood a willow tree, its branches hung down into the water, making ripples as they moved. Catkins fell and danced in the air. Some landed on top of Jun Huang’s head.

Nan Jihan felt his heart skip for this handsome gentleman. It was a horrifying realization. He wanted to ignore his...