Gift of a Pearl

At that moment, inside Qionghua Tower, Li Yuzhen hastily put away her look of surprise.

She knew Her Highness was about to lose her temper.

Her Highness was exceedingly thin-skinned and could not tolerate being teased.

"Your Highness, then I'll be going." Li Yuzhen hurriedly prepared to retreat.

Li Miaotan snorted. "Tomorrow night!"

"Yes." Li Yuzhen obediently agreed and was about to leave.

Li Miaotan suddenly frowned and looked up toward the night sky beyond the window.

A waxing half-moon hung in the night sky, hidden among silvery clouds.

The stars had already vanished without a trace.

The waning moon's pale radiance seemed especially bright, dyeing the sky a faint silver.

A white figure could be seen gliding through the night sky, soundless and traceless.

Chu Zhiyuan, dressed in white, flew through the air.

Li Yuzhen's gaze was sharp as lightning. At a single glance, she clearly saw Chu Zhiyuan's figure, and her expression shifted slightly. She hurriedly said, "Your Highness, it's the Imperial Son-in-Law."

Li Miaotan froze. "Him?"

Li Yuzhen hurriedly nodded. "The Imperial Son-in-Law will be here any moment."

Li Miaotan snorted. "What do you mean by that?"

"Then shall we meet with the Imperial Son-in-Law?" Li Yuzhen said. "We can also speak of the Outer Realm Battlefield."

Li Miaotan waved a hand. "Stop babbling. I know what to do... Just pretend I was never here!"

With that, she flashed away and vanished from the room.

Chu Zhiyuan swooped down at an angle, slipped through the window, and landed before Li Yuzhen.

His gaze swept across the room.

On the round table in the spacious private room sat two sets of bowls, chopsticks, and wine cups.

"Imperial Son-in-Law." Li Yuzhen cupped her fists.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted. "Where is your mistress?"

Li Yuzhen gave a light cough. "Did the