"your highness.." Xiao, your personal guard, bowed in front of you to give you some news.

"Speak.." you said in a laid-back manner

"We caught the thieves. They'll be executed tomorrow." He said in a respectful tone.

"Alrighty.. Xiao~ c'mon. Don't be so formal, you're my best friend after all." You giggled.

"I know.." he laughed softly.