Fairy Knight Lancelot: Counselor, I Need to Replenish My Magic! It'll Make Me More Mature! 1W4

Morgan did indeed dote on Báwanī, but that did not mean she would tolerate her daughter offending Chen Li.

In Morgan's eyes, having Báwanī build a good relationship with Chen Li was the greatest guarantee that her child could live happily in Paradise in the future.

Hearing the favoritism Morgan showed toward this man in her tone, Báwanī gritted her teeth, and a flash of unwillingness passed through her mismatched eyes.

The next second, she did something no one had expected.

Báwanī grabbed Chen Li by the wrist.

Though her movement was rough, Chen Li could feel that her palm was delicate and soft, while her fingers trembled slightly.

"You must have used some kind of trick on Mother..." Báwanī said viciously in a lowered voice.

"Báwanī, are you refusing to listen to me?" Morgan was beginning to get angry, and mana began to surge around her.

"You don't need to be so harsh with a child." Chen Li waved a hand, his voice carrying a hint of indulgence.

Perhaps it was that very attitude of an elder that completely ignited some emotion within Báwanī.

"What do you know?! Come with me! I have something to tell you alone!"

Without giving him any choice, Báwanī dragged Chen Li toward a side hall beside the main chamber.

"Báwanī! What are you doing?" Morgan was about to step forward and stop her when she saw Chen Li, being dragged away, turn back and give her a reassuring look.

That gaze was filled with absolute confidence.

Watching Báwanī's retreating figure from the side—ferocious in bearing yet slightly hurried in her steps—Cyrene narrowed her eyes thoughtfully, seemingly having guessed something.

"Um... Your Majesty. Regarding the clause in the new laws stating that 'the strong may be exempt from taxes for protecting the weak,' I