Chapter 61: Possessed by Desires

“Is the gentleman alright?” Qi Chen asked Jun Huang with his brows furrowed. He looked tired.

Jun Huang shook her head and cleared her throat before turning to Nan Guyue. She smiled. “This gentleman is here for the princess’s brother.”

Nan Guyue frowned. “My brother? Has something happened to him?”

“Fret not, princess. Prince Nan Jihan is safe and sound. He’s leaving for Southern Mu, however. He has matters to attend to and therefore cannot tell you himself, so he asked me to do it in his stead. He asks the princess to not worry about him.”

Tears welled up in Nan Guyue’s eyes. She was beside herself with sorrow. She wavered and almost fainted. Qi Chen quickly went up to steady her.

Jun Huang frowned. “Your Highness should help the princess sit down. This gentleman would like to take her pulse.”

Qi Chen nodded. “Much appreciated.” He helped Nan Guyue back to the pavilion. Jun Huang followed closely behind them.

Once Qi Chen helped Nan Guyue get settled, Jun Huang sat across from her and covered her wrist with a handkerchief before taking Nan Guyue’s pulse.

She raised an eyebrow and...