Chapter 238 Never Let Go (1)_1

Helian Chengyan did not return to the castle but went directly to the royal palace.

When Li Xiu received a call from His Highness at three or four in the morning, he was wide awake instantly. He quickly got out of the bed, got dressed, and rushed to the palace.

Upon arriving at His Highness's office, he knocked on the door but received no reply.

Knowing that His Highness was inside, he pushed the door open himself.

As soon as he entered the room, he was hit by the smell of tobacco. The ashtray on the desk was full of cigarette butts.

His Highness did not often smoke, only when he was in a very bad mood. However, Li Xiu knew that His Highness had been trying to conceive with Miss Chi recently, and he had been careful about his habits. He had quit smoking, even refraining from drinking a drop of alcohol.

But now…

Li Xiu saluted to the man sitting in the big chair, his back to him. He respectfully asked, "Your Highness, may I ask why you wished to see me?"