215. Severing Favors and Friendships
In full view of the dignitaries from various nations, Yelv Ye had made a complete fool of himself. He watched as his caged, enraged white hawk lunged against its bars, desperate to escape, before it was finally carried away. Yelv Ye's expression, disgraced and gloomy, was terrifying. The crowd whispered amongst themselves, trying to conceal their amusement at his misfortune. Those from Prince Ding's Mansion, mindful of their roles as hosts, showed some restraint. However, the envoys from other nations were not so circumspect—some from Xiling were even laughing uproariously, further souring Yelv Ye's mood.
Ye Li handed Mo Xiaobao to the nursemaid beside her and, with a smile, reassured everyone, "Please pay no mind to this minor mishap. Perhaps Prince Yelv should go and change his clothes?"
