Swear Secrecy

"Did you find him?" Lu Tianbi urgently asked when Hu Dengxiao rushed back to her. They stood outside of the Crown Prince's private study which remained locked. 

Since the Commander didn't return after storming out last night, the two thought it was best to finally call it quits. They remembered to lock the private study when they left.

They had retired late into their bedrooms and woken up early as always. Usually, Yu Zhen's insomnia would keep him up for a while, and he was always the first to rise amongst them.

"No, I didn't," Hu Dengxiao breathed out. He was breathless after searching for the missing Prince in the entire palace.

Lu Tianbi let out a disapproving sigh. She had predicted the outcome would be this unfavorable. She rested her forehead on her palm.

"That only means one thing," she stated. "The Crown Prince had spent the night with the Princess."