As expected.
His expression changed instantly.
When a handsome face hardens, it inspires a strong desire to conquer.
The next moment, Maggie started to shed tears, her voice sweet and pitiful, making people feel sorry for her.
"Where have you been? You made people wait for so long, they were almost freezing to death..."
Lu Xingjian lowered his eyes, took off his cloak and threw it to her, then instructed Steward Li, "Send her back."
Having said that, he strode away, heading towards Kunning Palace.
Maggie threw her cloak to the ground and ran off.
She didn't catch up with him until they passed the Qianqing Palace and arrived at the wide square in front of the Kunning Palace.
She went straight up to him, stretched out her arms, and rudely blocked his way.
"Don't leave!"
Her little face, red from the cold, showed both grievance and sadness, and her big eyes were brimming with tears that seemed about to fall.
Lu Xingjian's dark eyes suddenly deepened as he stared intently at Ma Ji.
His whole body suddenly turned cold.
Maggie felt even more aggrieved, her voice filled with sobs and distress:
"You've hurt them like this, and you just want to walk away?"
Lu Xingjian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tensed his jawline.
His mood was clearly not calm.
Steward Li's heart leaped into his throat.
Would the Emperor feel sorry for Miss Ma being bullied so badly and take his anger out on the Empress?
If the emperor and empress quarrel and disagree, it is the servants who will suffer the most.
Chief Steward Li quickly instructed a young eunuch to drape a cloak over Ma Ji and then dragged her away.
Lu Xingjian stood there expressionless for a long time, like a statue.
He exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.
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