C39 Enjoying the Painter

"Lift your head and let me take a look."

I summoned up my courage and looked up into those dark, icy eyes, so deep they were like snow, and I was afraid. Flustered, I looked away, and when I looked back, I saw some approval in the Crown Prince's eyes.

"You're quite smart." Imperial Concubine Ping spoke, "Stand by the side. Where are Painter Lin's paintings?"

I stood at the side, head bowed