Wu Heng ignored the Empress Dowager's teasing from the side and turned to ask Minnie, "What else did Shiraque say?"
Minnie followed him into the living room and helped him take off his coat as she said, "She only said to call her back immediately once you returned. She sounded quite anxious."
"Alright, I'll contact her now." Wu Heng nodded.
The cat maid Robbie promptly handed him a glass of iced Herbal Tea.
Wu Heng took the glass, pulled out his phone from his Spatial Ring, and dialed Shiraque's number.
The call was answered quickly, and Shiraque's voice carried a hint of urgency. "Where did you go just now?"
"I was practicing the Body Tempering Art. My phone was in my Spatial Ring, so I didn't notice it." Wu Heng explained, "I heard your mother came?"
"Mm..." Shiraque's voice suddenly became hesitant. "She insists on meeting you. If it's inconvenient, I'll tell her you went out to sea."
"No! What did you tell your mother I do?"
"A captain! What's wrong with that?"
"What do you mean, what's wrong? Just tell her directly!"
"She thinks... Shi Yali's boyfriend and mine are two different people." Shiraque's voice grew softer and softer. "So, are you coming?"
Shi Yali's voice cut in from the other end of the call. "Wu Heng, whose boyfriend do you think you should appear as?"
Before Wu Heng could answer, she hurriedly added, "It's fine if you don't come. We can just stall for a few days until my mother goes back."
Wu Heng frowned. "I should show myself. I can't keep avoiding this forever."
"You really don't have to!" Shiraque sounded conflicted. "It's too troublesome, and if word gets out, it might affect you badly."
"What's troublesome about it? Besides, if I keep avoiding her, it'll only