The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 891

Chapter 891: 411 Ahen (second watch)

Xiao Liulang’s body stiffened.

How long had it been since he heard that voice? Hearing it again seemed as if from another lifetime.

He collapsed to the ground, his back to Princess Xinyang, and even so, he felt her gaze upon him.

He dared not turn around, nor did he dare to face her; he tried his best to control his trembling body and said calmly, "I’m fine."

"You..." Princess Xinyang, hearing him say he was fine, caught a glimpse of the walking stick that had fallen out of his hand.

To call it a walking stick didn’t seem quite right; it was more like a cane, suited for someone with inconvenience in their legs but who was not completely unable to stand.

Princess Xinyang wasn’t sure if the person was born with a disability or had recently been injured but, either way, it seemed he wasn’t truly without issue.

She said, "It seems that I tripped you earlier, can you get up? I’ll call a doctor for you. Come, someone, help this gentleman up first."

As soon as she finished speaking, the young maid who had been supporting her stepped forward, reaching out to help Xiao Liulang."

Xiao Liulang quickly raised his sleeve to stop her: "Don’t come over!"

The maid was startled and turned her head back, looking at Princess Xinyang with confusion.

Xiao Liulang steadied himself and said, "I’m not used to being touched by others."

At fourteen, his voice hadn’t changed yet; it was the green and childish tone of a young boy. Now, after his voice had changed, it held a timbre between that of a young man and an adult male, low and clear.

Princess Xinyang didn’t immediately notice the difference in his voice, but she clearly felt his evasion and resistance.

Considering that men and women should not be too familiar with each other, he was wearing the official robe of Hanlin Academy and was near Hanlin Academy. It was indeed necessary to be careful and not to jeopardize one’s reputation.

Princess Xinyang didn’t press further: "If you have any issue, just come to the Princess Residence and let me know."

Although she did not reside at the Princess Residence, her servants were there, and they could inform her.

Xiao Liulang struggled to control himself from turning back: "No need, I’m fine."