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."