"Yeah, yeah, don't worry about that," Heena said smoothly, waving her teacup as if they were discussing the weather. "I can take care of your mother-in-law, too. Just point me toward the old hag."
Madam Gu looked at the young warlord, her brow furrowing in profound confusion. "I do not understand what you mean, Madam Vanguard. Take care of my mother-in-law?"
Heena leaned on the wooden railing, her eyes fixed on the golden koi fish. "Well, you see, I have just adopted a son. I think I would really like a daughter, too."
Madam Gu froze, her mind struggling to process the abrupt pivot. "Yes... all of the capital knows about your new son."
"Exactly," Heena turned to look at her, deadpan. "So, I will adopt you as my daughter."
Madam Gu's jaw actually dropped. The flawless, aristocratic composure she had spent years cultivating completely short-circuited. "Excuse me? I am significantly older than you!"
