Only after entering behind the screen did Qiu Tu discover that Hui Ming was already seated on the edge of the bed, leaning over as she selected books from a hidden compartment by the headboard.
Clearly, this princess had a habit of reading before bed.
The Cloud Cat God King was obviously very familiar with Hui Ming, and they had slept together more than once.
So, seeing Hui Ming picking out a book, she gave a light leap and jumped onto the bed.
The bed was soft and warm. The Cloud Cat God King stretched out her little paws and pressed them against it, then lightly rolled over, exposing her white belly and looking adorably foolish.
Although Qiu Tu was merely replicating the Cloud Cat God King's every movement and had not wanted to do such things himself, he still felt inexplicably embarrassed in that moment.
At this point, Princess Hui Ming had clearly noticed Qiu Tu's string of adorable movements. Her body paused slightly before she reached out and took out the book she had chosen.
Holding the book, Hui Ming turned around and lifted her leg onto the bed.
Seeing this, Qiu Tu took tiny steps over to Hui Ming's side. He rubbed his fluffy head against her bare calf, a purring sound rumbling from his throat.
Hui Ming's reading paused as she lowered her eyes to look at him.
Under the dim light, those icy phoenix eyes seemed to have taken on a trace of warmth.
Seeing that she did not react, Qiu Tu pushed his luck and climbed to her hand. He curled up beside her, found a comfortable position, and lay down, the tip of his tail brushing against her arm now and then.
Hui Ming did not chase him away. She simply allowed him