The little mouse lowered his head. "Madam, if we do this, what will happen to the King? This would be betraying him!"
This little mouse was loyal to Hundred Flowers Shame, but he was also loyal to the Yellow-Robed Monster. He truly could not bear to do such a thing.
If he refused, he would be letting Hundred Flowers Shame down. But if he did it, he would be betraying the Yellow-Robed Monster. He was deeply conflicted.
Hundred Flowers Shame could not help but smile as she looked at him. "All right. I know you are loyal and unwilling to do such a thing. I will not make things difficult for you. You need not take action in this matter. Just keep it secret for me."
She truly did not wish to keep troubling this kind-hearted little mouse, nor did she want to put him in too difficult a position.
The little mouse opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
Hundred Flowers Shame patted his shoulder. "Go get some rest."
The little mouse left.
Just as the little mouse departed, the Yellow-Robed Monster strode in. He looked cheerful and relaxed.
"King, why are you so happy again today? Did something good happen?" Hundred Flowers Shame asked with a smile as she went forward to greet him.
The Yellow-Robed Monster laughed heartily. "Of course something good happened—something extraordinarily good. But I cannot tell you yet. It must remain secret for now. Once I have succeeded, I will tell you."
"King, does what you are doing have anything to do with Master Xuanzang?" Hundred Flowers Shame asked.
The Yellow-Robed Monster froze slightly. "N-No. How could it have anything to do with him? It is something else. I have found a way to extend our lifespans. In a few days, I will