Leng's brows furrowed slightly, but she did not argue.
A Zhui fell silent too.
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Unwilling to let it go, Yan pressed him. "Are we supposed to just sit and watch them plot against Queen Kaisa?"
"What's the panic?"
Qin Feng tilted his head to glance at her. "Didn't Zhi Xin tell you? It's He Xi coming to Blue Star this time. What does Kaisa have to do with it? As long as Kaisa stays in the Merlot Heavenly Court, Karl can scheme all he wants, but he can't do anything to her."
"Then wouldn't my teacher be in danger?"
Zhi Xin suddenly lifted her head from his embrace, her eyes full of anxiety. "If Karl really intends to act against Queen Kaisa, wouldn't my teacher be walking straight into this trap?"
Her voice grew quieter as she spoke, and her face paled a little.
She released Qin Feng's lapels and turned to head toward the Main Control Console.
"No, I have to tell my teacher to hurry back!"
"All right."
Qin Feng caught her wrist. His grip was light, but he pulled her firmly back.
"I'm not just here for decoration."
Qin Feng lowered his head and met her gaze.
"If Karl really dares to act, I'll help her."
Zhi Xin froze for a moment.
The urgency slowly faded from her eyes, which then curved into two crescents.
"A Feng, you're so nice!"
She threw herself back into his arms, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face in his chest. Her voice was muffled against his lapels, filled with a soft, certain delight.
"Ooh, Little Zhi Xin, how long has it been since we last saw you? And you're already this clingy?"
Leng's voice carried undisguised teasing. "I remember