Qiqi had grown taller since they parted, and she had become even more beautiful. She was probably around a hundred and seventy-eight centimeters tall now. Such height was rare among women of this era; even in modern society, she would have made excellent model material. Her figure was slender and superbly proportioned, her exquisite face without the slightest flaw. Combined with her innate air of regal, icy beauty, it gave her an imperious presence that towered above everyone, looking down upon all.
Qiqi asked, "Is His Majesty here?"
Yin Zheng replied respectfully, "Your Highness, His Majesty is feeling unwell today. He specifically instructed us that he does not wish to see anyone."
Qiqi stared coldly at Yin Zheng. "Insolent servant! Go announce me. Tell him I have important matters to report. If you delay official business, mind your head!"
Trembling with dread, Yin Zheng knocked his forehead against the ground three times, then scrambled up and hurried inside to announce her.
Without a word from Qiqi, none of the palace servants dared rise. Hu Xiaotian could only remain on his knees, inwardly cursing the little girl for putting on ever greater airs. I'm your future husband, damn it, and you're actually making me kneel to you? Still, he had to admit that she truly possessed a queen's commanding presence, one that looked down upon the world. If she was already this imposing at such a young age, what would she be like later? Looking at Qiqi's lovely face, Hu Xiaotian felt his heart stir. The more domineering a woman was, the more she aroused his desire to conquer her. In the past, entertaining such thoughts while looking at the still-immature Qiqi would have left him feeling a little guilty. Now that she had grown into an adult, that feeling was