After eating her fill, Hua Manman let out a satisfied burp.
The maids came in to clear the dishes.
Li Ji picked up the book on military strategy he hadn't finished and handed it to Jin Shu, the maid in charge of the study.
"Put this book back."
"Yes."
Jin Shu took the book and turned to leave.
An idea suddenly struck Hua Manman. "Prince," she asked, "may I go see the study?"
The study was where Prince Zhao handled official business. It held many confidential documents and was one of the most important places in the Prince's Mansion. Normally, besides the Prince himself, only a few of his most trusted people were allowed inside.
Anyone else would be warned for simply getting close, let alone entering.
Once, someone with ill intentions had tried to sneak into the study to steal something. They were caught by the Royal Guard and beaten to death on the spot. So much blood spilled that it took the servants a long time to wash it all away.
