"Like Yuyu, Like Yao?"
The term Kind Intent had used left everyone baffled.
Following the principle of asking humbly whenever he didn't understand something, Chu Yao asked, "Does 'Like Yuyu, Like Yao' have something to do with the Mistress's current situation?"
Kind Intent paused mid-bite, seemingly gathering her thoughts. "If you mean her situation... well, it's fine if you understand it that way, Yao Yao. But don't worry. Even if she changes her heart and stops liking you, You Li will still like you."
Chu Yao didn't quite understand.
He had managed to gather that the Mistress was safe, and that was good enough.
Only Gu Chi was left speechless. "..."
Like Wanwan, Like Qing; Like Yuyu, Like Yao?
For a moment, Gu Chi didn't know whether to be angry or laugh. The Mistress was incredibly charming—she'd gone out for three days and already found Chu Yao a replacement. He wore a sly grin. "Wuhui, perhaps Her Highness means the Mistress has taken another new consort."
Chu Yao: "..."
Gu Chi added, "This newcomer is probably somewhat like Wuhui, either in temperament, appearance, or ability."
Kind Intent smoothly took another bite around the circumference of the big pear. "It's her experiences."
Gu Chi chimed in, "Well, that's quite something. The Mistress has always been so tender and respectful toward Wuhui. Now this newcomer has a similar past—she'll be showered with favor from the moment she arrives!"
Kind Intent added, "There's also someone Like Dede, Like Liang."
That nearly made Gu Chi choke. He whipped around toward Kind Intent.
He almost lost his composure. "You mean two?"
Back when Kang Country was just beginning, they'd had no people, no money, and no land. Anyone willing to join them was a blessing; the more, the merrier. But now Kang Country was the