Fufu curled into a ball. "Brother, naughty brother... behind, behind..."
Lin Xiaosu quickly guided his fingers along the proper route.
A proper examination.
And sure enough, the examination confirmed it.
Her six spirit tails were all the same length.
There were signs that, if she attacked again, the white silk streamers fluttering out behind her would number six, no longer five.
Fufu snuggled against him. "If I went back to Qingqiu now, my eldest sister would be very, very happy."
"Only your eldest sister? Wouldn't your mother be happy?"
"My mother's unreliable. I don't really want to talk about her..."
"Get up!" Lin Xiaosu said.
"No, I'm all weak and limp. I can't get up. It's all your fault..."
"We have visitors."
With a swish, Fufu sprang up...
Lin Xiaosu left the room. Outside, two girls from the restaurant bowed together. "My lord, this breakfast has just come out of the kitchen. Please eat it while it's hot."
"All right!" While Lin Xiaosu ate breakfast, the two girls stood beside him. Neither spoke, but neither could help looking at him.
Lin Xiaosu finished his breakfast with his head lowered, then looked up and met one girl's gaze.
Her face instantly flushed crimson. "My lord, the prefect is waiting over there."
"What? The prefect is here? Why didn't anyone tell me?"
"Yes, he arrived two hours ago. The prefect said you've been worn out by days of traveling and work, and strictly forbade anyone from disturbing you. Official business could wait until you woke naturally and finished breakfast."
You old fellow. I thought you really knew nothing of worldly courtesies. Turns out you know how to curry favor too.
Lin Xiaosu went over. Fufu also transformed into a bookboy in blue robes and hurried after him.
Brother Su was wonderful at