The outside world was deliberately blocked off by Qin Yu, so Little Ling'Er only knew that he and Her Majesty the Empress were out dealing with matters, but as for what exactly, she hadn't a clue.
"Little Ling'Er, you've grown up!"
In their embrace, the Empress Dowager quickly noticed that Little Ling'Er had indeed grown a great deal—while still nowhere near the size of her Great Phoenix, she was noticeably bigger than before.
"Ah? Really?"
Little Ling'Er felt a bit shy, and couldn't help but sneak a glance at Qin Yu out of the corner of her eye.
She wondered if Brother Qin Yu had heard that just now.
The Empress Dowager herself said she had grown up!
When the group returned to Jade Flower Palace, Qin Yu sat alone in the stone pavilion, his gaze distant.
Since the Empress had regained consciousness, she'd barely spoken a word to him; aside from being blasted away at the very beginning, he hadn't suffered any punishment.
