It took every ounce of Li Cheng's strength to swallow the curse that was about to escape his lips.
He forced a smile.
"Prince Zhao certainly has a sense of humor. Heh heh."
Li Ji extended his right hand toward him. "Shouldn't the Crown Prince return the Hongjun Sword to its rightful owner?"
Perhaps it was just Li Cheng's imagination, but he felt Prince Zhao had deliberately emphasized the words "return it to its rightful owner," as if implying something.
In front of so many people, Li Cheng had to maintain his princely decorum. He couldn't afford to be petty, so he could only swallow his resentment and hand over the Hongjun Sword.
After taking the Hongjun Sword, Li Ji immediately passed it to Hua Manman and instructed her.
"Wipe it clean."
Hua Manman instantly switched into employee mode.
Faced with her boss's command, she responded without hesitation.
"Right away!"
She took out the silk handkerchief she always carried and wiped the Hongjun Sword from pommel to tip, twice.
