As he presented his evidence, I instinctively stretched out my claws in confusion.
Without needing anyone to explain further, Ye Qingxian immediately understood and took hold of my restless small hand.
Whenever I glanced sideways without thinking, I always habitually looked toward the person who could put me at ease. The claws that had instinctively emerged with my unease also began to withdraw, little by little, back into my palm.
That adorable sight—her slightly curling small hand—looked just like a kitten stretching and flexing its paws on the spot.
Ye Qingxian took it all in, and her whole heart practically melted from the cuteness.
Little did she know that an old woman had also happened to witness the Little Princess being utterly smitten with the Maiden, and inwardly cursed Ye Qingxian bloody murder. Couldn't she see they were plotting something important right now? Who told her to spoil the Little Princess into a love-struck fool?
This was simply—outrageous.
Seeing the Little Princess cast her an inquisitive look, Wu Ming did her best to calm herself. With a smiling face, she continued gently, "The dark energy above is the strongest proof that I stand in the same camp as Her Highness. You should be able to feel it, shouldn't you? The uniqueness of your bloodline allows you to control every aspect of the Dark Rule at your current stage—in other words, the entirety of darkness itself. Isn't that perfect proof of your identity? Only you, Princess, who are destined to ascend the throne as Emperor in the future—only you can do this."
My slightly furrowed brows relaxed several times, but for the moment, I had no idea what to say...
It felt like what she said made sense.
It left me somewhat unable to refute her.
But...
If I really was