Phoenix Empress Hairpin, I’ll Be As Arrogant As I Please

Every time I see you, nothing good ever happens!

Even though Dominic Zhai was burning with anxiety, hearing Serena Feng tease and boast like that, he couldn't help but burst out laughing. The Imperial Guards never leave the palace for no reason—seriously...

Commander Leon Li's skin was thin. Teased by Serena and then laughed at by Dominic Zhai, his face flushed bright red. "Miss Feng, this officer only leaves the palace on official duty, so..." It’s not that nothing good happens when you see me, but rather, whenever I have to leave the palace, it means trouble.

Uh... Commander Leon Li’s face darkened instantly. He couldn’t get the rest of his words out, making it seem exactly like Serena said—nothing good happens when you see him.

Hahaha... Dominic Zhai laughed even harder. To see Serena Feng fluster Commander Leon Li so much he couldn’t speak—she was getting more impressive by the day.

Even the Imperial Guards behind them couldn’t help but stifle their laughter, their shoulders shaking and the spears in their hands trembling slightly. The tense, murderous atmosphere relaxed considerably, and the spears no longer seemed so cold and threatening.

Dominic Zhai secretly gave Serena Feng a thumbs-up. Impressive—just a few words and she’d seized control of the scene, dissolving the tension.

Serena Feng smiled as well, guessing that Jada Tang should have brought the Phoenix Empress Hairpin by now. Seeing Commander Leon Li grow more and more awkward, Serena knew when to pull back. She gave a small bow to the commander: "Sir, I was only speaking without thinking. Please don’t take offense. May I ask what brings you here today?"

First courtesy, then force—even if Serena Feng was arrogant and bold, she still had the upbringing and poise she ought to have. No one could accuse her of lacking manners.

"Miss Feng, no need for such courtesy. I am here on imperial orders. On November 18th, when you entered the city with Ninth Royal Uncle, the Phoenix Empress Hairpin you wore was a forbidden item. Under heaven, only the Empress herself may wear it. Miss Feng, you have violated this rule, disrespected royal authority, and worn the Phoenix Empress Hairpin against regulations. By law, this is punishable by death. Miss Feng, please..." Commander Leon Li recited Serena’s charges by the book. Ignoring the implication, he was actually quite polite.