The Secret About the Past (221)

"No. It's because of something else," An Xiaoning answered.

"You don't ever tell me the truth."

"Your Highness, I've always been speaking nothing but the truth. You just don't ever choose to believe me. Your Highness, don't you find that you're acting really strangely of late? You're always asking such random questions," An Xiaoning said frankly.

Tuoba Gucheng did not respond.

"Your Highness, you often remind me to watch my words and mannerisms, telling me not to harbor any wishful designs on you, and I've been doing as you instructed. I've never dared to harbor any designs on you. Please remember your words too, Your Highness," An Xiaoning added.

"I know what to do. I'm just testing to see if you've really done as you were told. Do you really think I'd develop feelings for such an ugly person like you? You're only my bodyguard," he said coldly.

"I've always kept your words in mind," An Xiaoning said with a faint smile.