Chapter 27: Goodwill and Vigilance

To be honest, although at first Lin Sheng thought high heels were nothing special and felt a bit proud, that pride disappeared soon after stepping out of the room.

After all, Lin Sheng hadn’t expected how much trouble the stone path laid out for aesthetic purposes in the courtyard would cause.

It was only by walking on such uneven ground that Lin Sheng realized just how difficult it was to walk in high heels.

The uneven surface made every step nerve-wracking.

With no other choice, Lin Sheng could only hold tightly onto Serveyia’s hand, trying to steady himself.

“Ugh, is it really this hard to walk?”

Serveyia heard Lin Sheng mumbling and looked at him with a bit of amusement.

Lin Sheng was staring down at the ground with a frustrated expression.

“Little fox, it’s your first time wearing high heels today. It’s perfectly fine to rely on me more.”

“It’s not about that, okay? On a path this hard to walk on, are Saint Laia’s students really all right?”

“For a skilled lady, this kind of uneven road is perfectly manageable. It just means, little fox, you need more practice.”

“Forget it. I have no interest in walking in high heels.”

Lin Sheng muttered.

“Isn’t there something like a school bus at Saint Laia Academy?”

“Of course there is. In fact, as the Princess of St. Laia, little fox, you even have your own private vehicle. But it’ll only be provided after your Inauguration Ceremony ends, so for now, you’ll have to bear with it.”

Fine, fine.

Why does everything have to wait until after the Inauguration Ceremony?

It’s as if I actually have a choice.

Isn’t it already decided that I’ll become that so-called Princess?

To Lin Sheng’s surprise, after leaving the courtyard of Qingli Hall with Serveyia, he saw a Carriage on the road nearby.

Of course, there was also Sofia Shadowclaw beside it.

Although Lin Sheng felt sorry for Sofia, right now the Carriage that could save him some effort was all he could see.

“Princess, good morning, nya!”

Seeing Lin Sheng and Serveyia coming out, Sofia excitedly approached.

She spoke to Lin Sheng in a proud, accomplished tone.

“I guessed that the Princess didn’t have a suitable means of transportation, nya, so I brought my own Carriage to find you, nya!”

Ah, what a cute and considerate little kitty.

Lin Sheng felt a bit guilty.

Sofia came so early to pick him up, and yet all he could see was the Carriage.

How sinful.

“Though it may be a bit much to say this, Miss Sophia, you should know that the Princess’s Stockings are not for sale. If your goal is the Stockings, I suggest you give up on that idea early.”

Lin Sheng had been about to thank her, but Serveyia said this directly.

Lin Sheng looked at Serveyia in disbelief.

He hadn’t expected Serveyia to be so blunt.

Wouldn’t saying something like that just make people dislike you?

“Serveyia, how can you say that?”

“Because, little fox, you’re too naive. To protect your safety, sometimes I have to be the villain. Of course, if I’ve misjudged Miss Sophia, I’ll apologize, but I can’t risk your safety, little fox.”

“Um, isn’t that a bit much? Didn’t Sofia just visit yesterday?”

Lin Sheng still didn’t quite get it.

After all, yesterday’s conversation hadn’t been this tense, so how did things change overnight?

“It’s all right, nya. I can understand Serveyia’s actions. Yesterday I was too rash, nya, and asked such questions. I won’t be so forward again, nya.”

Sofia waved her hand dismissively.

Even though Sofia didn’t seem to care much, Lin Sheng still felt unhappy, puffing his cheeks and glaring at Serveyia, trying to pressure her with his gaze.

“Honestly, you’re impossible, little fox.”

Apparently defeated by Lin Sheng’s look, Serveyia sighed, patted Lin Sheng’s head, then turned and bowed to Sofia.

“I’m sorry, Miss Sophia. I was too rude to doubt your good intentions. Please accept my apology.”

“Please, don’t, nya! I’m not upset at all, really, nya!”

Sofia hurriedly helped Serveyia up in a panic.

And Lin Sheng?

Lin Sheng felt he still had some say in things.

As long as he requested it, even Serveyia would have to obey.

However, Lin Sheng, intoxicated by this ‘power’, didn’t realize how much trouble this behavior of undermining his own maid in front of outsiders might bring him.

But that’s a story for another time.

“Well, um, shall we get going then, nya?”

“Yes, little fox, it’s time to depart.”

Serveyia’s expression remained the same, but seeing Lin Sheng still hesitating on how to get onto the Carriage in high heels, the corners of her mouth curled up.

She reached out, lifted Lin Sheng up in a princess carry, and placed him on the Carriage.

Seeing this, Sofia wisely said nothing and moved to the front of the Carriage to take the reins.

“Um, thank you, Serveyia.”

Although being princess-carried by Serveyia in front of Sofia was embarrassing, actually trying to get on the Carriage in a tight skirt and high heels would have been even harder.

Serveyia was speechless at Lin Sheng’s words.

Honestly, she had to admit her princess carry just now was intended to make Lin Sheng feel embarrassed—a bit of payback for his earlier behavior.

But she hadn’t expected Lin Sheng to thank her.

Look at that.

He’s even grateful.