Night, Imperial Capital, Imperial Capital Academy.
"All right, thank you so much for keeping me company these past few days, Little Evil. Having you around really made me happy!"
Two figures walked side by side along a tree-lined path. Anyone who saw them would surely have thought they were a young couple out on a date.
Shao Hongying walked ahead with her hands clasped behind her back, her steps light and graceful. At that moment, she seemed less like a twenty-seven-year-old woman and more like a seventeen-year-old girl.
Her fiery red skirt fluttered in the breeze, a striking contrast to her smooth, fair legs that made one long to caress them.
Mo Xie followed a little behind her, smiling at the lovely figure in red as he spoke.
"You're my master's wife. With Master away, of course I should keep you company."
"Don't mention him to me. I'm sick of hearing about him!"
The moment Zu Xingyi came up, Shao Hongying's cheerful expression changed. She turned and glared at Mo Xie, her tone deeply displeased.
"Remember this, Little Evil. Whenever we're alone together, don't mention him in front of me. Do you hear me?"
Her piercing gaze made Mo Xie shiver. He hurriedly nodded obediently.
"Y-yes, I understand."
"Good. You're such a good boy, Little Evil."
A tender smile returned to her face. Shao Hongying turned toward him and leaned closer, her large, dewy eyes fixed on his handsome features.
As she gazed at him, a blush spread across her fair cheeks, and a hint of shyness flickered in her eyes.
What's going on? Why does Little Evil seem more handsome lately? Why didn't I feel this way before? How strange...
She raised both hands to his handsome face and caressed it gently. A trace of allure entered her gaze