When Qin Yi received Xu Buyi's message, he was concealing himself in the Imperial Palace gardens, watching Li Qingjun and E'shou happily admire the flowers and scenery together.
E'shou truly lived up to its name. Its ability to mingle with people was simply too strong. In barely a single day, it had become as close with Li Qingjun as old bosom friends of many years.
Li Qingjun was not entirely putting on an act either. She had genuinely developed some fondness for E'shou, almost finding it impossible to resist. If Qin Yi had not been present, and if the Eye of Truth had not kept her sword heart clear, anyone else would likely have fallen for it by now, even if they had initially been full of vigilance.
Of course, for the current Li Qingjun, it was mostly an act.
A pair of "good friends," each harboring their own schemes, walked arm in arm through the Imperial Garden.
It had to be said that, purely visually, it was a pleasing sight. Thankfully, E'shou itself was a female beast; otherwise, neither side's plans could have gone on.
"Your Majesty had someone test the medicine's effects last night, didn't you?" After exchanging a pile of meaningless household chatter, E'shou finally raised the real topic.
"Mhm, I had 'someone' test it." Li Qingjun smiled sweetly. "Though it has not yet stood the test of time, its effects appear to be genuine."
E'shou smiled. "Your Majesty may test it yourself. You will surely be vigorous as a dragon and fierce as a tiger."
Li Qingjun blinked. Naturally, since she had had "someone" test it, she had tested it herself as well.
She and Qin Yi had opened the Veil of Time Illusion Space and gone at it for half the night. At least a