Shang Wei proposes to Lin Xue

Imperial Palace, Phoenix Empire;

Shang Wei was waiting outside the inner quarters with a bunch of guards behind him, not for security but to keep an eye on him.

After waiting there for atleast half an hour, Lin Xue came out with a eunuch accompanying her. 

That usual cold demeanor Shang Wei used to see in her was gone and replaced by a blank look on her. She completely seemed like someone devoid of emotions.

Even her greeting was like a simple, "hello" without any expression on her face. No one could understand whether she was annoyed, sad, or happy. 

Shang Wei inwardly sighed and spoke, "Sister Xue, I want to talk to you about something."

"What is it?" She asked.

Shang Wei turned his head, "Can you give us privacy?"

One of the guards replied with a bit of hesitation, "But, his majesty ordered us not to leave our sight on you even for a second. Even the palace is not safe for His Highness."