Ruined the Mood

"I will thoughtfully consider your proposal," Li Xueyue said. 

Yu Zhen had gotten out of his way to swallow his pride for her. It was time for her to return the favor.

Yu Zhen smiled a bit and rode off.

"Let's head inside," Duchess Wang Qixing said. "I hope you're ready for your lecture."

Li Xueyue gulped. It wasn't her fault for being kidnapped, but she supposed her mother was right. She rarely listened.

- - - - - 

Li Xueyue rubbed her ears, feeling as if they'd been yelled at. 

The Duchess had spent the past hour venting about Xueyue's wrongdoings. Her mother had exasperatedly lectured her on the importance of reputations and not allowing men to do as they pleased.