Shang Changge's words, "Your Mi Chan," left Qing Yao frozen in place, her face gradually turning red until it was completely flushed.
Although she already knew from her sister Mi Chan that the princess knew about their affair, this was the first time her master had brought it up to her face to face.
Qingyao lowered her head, her hands nervously fidgeting with her fingers behind her back.
He hesitated for a long time before stammering, his usually strong voice now barely audible.
"Princess, about what happened between me and Sister Mi Chan...you're not angry, are you?"
Shang Changge sat in front of the dressing table, feeling lazy and listless because she had just gotten up.
I didn't expect the little girl to suddenly ask this, so after hesitating for a while, I told her the truth:
"I wouldn't be angry, I was just worried at first that you might act on emotion."
"What if one day Mi Chan ruins the task I assigned you, ruining my entire plan?"
Although the principle is to trust those you employ and not to employ those you don't trust, she, who held the script, also knew Qingyao's character of being loyal to her master.
However, people's hearts are unpredictable, and it's always good to be cautious before the overall situation is settled.
"but……"
Before Shang Changge could finish speaking, Qingyao had already run over and knelt down before him with a thud.
Her face, which had just been as red as an apple, was now deathly pale. She kowtowed repeatedly, her voice choked with sobs, filled with panic and anxiety.
"Princess, this servant has no disloyalty and will never act on emotion. This servant will always remember that everything I have is given to me by you, Princess. In this servant's heart, you will always be number one..."
Shang Changge: "Alright."
Shang Changge realized what was happening and used brute force to help the little girl up.
Looking at the little girl's forehead, which was already red from kowtowing, I felt for the first time that there was no need to open up and tell the truth to my honest subordinates.
Qingyao: "Princess..."
The little girl was extremely sad; her forehead, eyes, and nose all turned red. She choked back tears, determined to finish what she had to say.
"In my heart, Your Highness will always be number one. If it weren't for you back then..."
Shang Changge made a shushing gesture, and Qingyao immediately stopped speaking and crying.
But her red eyes were still brimming with tears as she looked at Shang Changge.
Shang Changge: ...
"Are you like this in front of Mi Chan as well?"
Although it was very inappropriate, Shang Changge couldn't resist her curiosity.
Qingyao shook her head honestly, straightening her back considerably and reverting to her usual cold and aloof demeanor as a head maid.
Shang Changge inwardly murmured "Oh," but outwardly remained composed and continued with the same unfinished sentence from before:
"However, I later discovered that my Qingyao is not driven by emotions, so I am no longer worried."
You are still the person I trust most, so you don't need to worry about what I just said.
Qingyao: "But..."
Shang Changge: "There's no 'but' about it. If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have opened up to you about these things."
Moreover, things are different now. The overall situation is settled, so I have no more worries.
So you two can be together, that's your private matter, I won't interfere, and you don't need to worry about it.
Seeing that the little girl seemed to have more to say, Shang Changge stopped her in advance:
"Alright, quickly let them in to help me wash up. Also, go ask your Mi Chan; I want to see her brother."
Qingyao left, turning back every few steps, making Shang Changge filled with regret.
Why does she open up about everything? She's just asking for trouble.
If the little girl doesn't listen to her and break up with Mi Chan, then wouldn't she become the stick that breaks up the couple?
What's the difference between her and the old emperor?
...
So, when Qingyao returned, Shang Changge, still worried, nagged her again.
On the way to the ghost market, Shang Changge went on and on with Qingyao in the carriage.
Seeing that the little girl had finally listened, Shang Changge finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"call--!"
Looking at the bustling street scene outside the carriage curtain, Shang Changge reminded herself that opening her heart depends on the person she's opening it to; some hearts are better left unopened.
At the same time, Shang Changge was also reflecting on whether she had been too harsh on those around her.
Whether it's Qingyao, the beautiful younger brother, or even General Xiao, they were all clearly people who genuinely cared for her.
She can clearly tell whether the other person is sincere or not, but she always remains wary of everyone and leaves room for maneuver.
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