In the Inner Court, Verdant Green Maiden met Dou Shi.
There was an indescribable air of nobility between her brows, but it was not something she had been born with. Rather, this pregnancy had bestowed it upon her. Wisps of purple qi drifted out from her belly, protecting her and ensuring her safety.
Afraid she might be startled?
With that mass of purple qi around her, no one could frighten her.
Truly worthy of being a great figure. Before he was even born, he had already begun protecting the mother of this life.
Verdant Green Maiden clicked her tongue and shook her head, then saluted Dou Shi.
"This Poor Daoist is Yu Se Zhenren. A pleasure to meet you."
"Greetings, Daoist."
Dou Shi nodded to Verdant Green Maiden from her reclining chair, then added with a hint of apology, "Please forgive me for being unable to rise and welcome you."
The Li Family held those who cultivated the Mysteries in the highest regard. Dou Shi understood that since Li Yuan had brought Verdant Green Maiden before her, at the very least, Verdant Green Maiden's claim to be a True Person was genuine. By Li Family tradition, she ought to rise and welcome her. It was the proper etiquette.
Verdant Green Maiden shook her head. "At present, I fear you're the most important person in this household! It's all right if you don't rise to welcome me."
At that, Dou Shi smiled.
Li Yuan walked over to Dou Shi and whispered a few words to her. Only then did he say, "Madam, this True Person has declared that the little gentleman in your belly is a boy. She also says she wants to be his tutor. What do you think?"
"Really?"
After hearing Li Yuan's words, Dou Shi looked at Verdant