The same day, in the middle of the night, the emperor who was about to leave his study heard footsteps looming around.
" Who could that be at this hour? " He wondered those words before directing himself at the exit.
The moment he opened the door leading outside the study, it all made perfect sense. Standing right there at the exit was Ying Yue and she was grinning slightly at him.
" How have you been, Your Majesty? "
Addressing him normally after weeks, the emperor was deeply lost in his thoughts as he stood there staring at her.
" Miss Ying Yue? "
" Yes, that's me. I've come to see you, Your Majesty. "
Even though they were just talking, the emperor couldn't help wondering how Ying Yue might feel about him now that she had come to know the truth about her true identity.
(She came to see me is what she said, but why am I so worried? Perhaps, her visit today is to respond to my confession.)
(If that is the case, then—)
