Chapter 574

Talia quickly brought over a small cushioned stool and placed it near the writing desk, at a respectful distance.

Cleo had never experienced this before.

Not in the Gu household, and not in the Crown Prince's Wing. In front of her masters, she had always stood or lowered herself in submission.

Being offered a seat?

Never.

She looked at it, uncertain. "I can stand, Your Grace. I wouldn't dare..."