Their master, the esteemed Crown Prince... had become her spirit pet?
Yes! What's the matter?" Grace noticed Louis Lin's exaggerated expression. "Oh, right, you saw it in the Eastern Wilderness, didn't you? The same one.
Ah... yes, yes! I thought I'd seen it somewhere before! Not many Antler Serpents with fur on their heads!
It's very rare," Grace smiled as she stroked the Antler Serpent's fur. "It's so cute, and really smart too!
Steward Qin smiled without saying a word.
The word "cute" only applied to the Crown Prince before he turned three.
After that, everyone described His Highness with words like "bloodthirsty and cruel" and "cold and ruthless."
Meanwhile, Louis Lin was thinking lewdly: His Highness really is clever.
Unable to get close to the young lady in human form, he turned into an Antler Serpent...
Look at him, snuggling against her chest with such a shamelessly satisfied look! So, so, so, so shameless!
So, will you help me out with this favor?" Grace asked.
Louis Lin swallowed nervously and forced a smile. "This is a simple matter, but as you know, we've both made mistakes recently. If he blames us, we might mess things up for you instead. What then?"
In that case, forget it!" Grace turned to leave.
Don't go!" Louis Lin hurriedly stopped her. "You can talk to him yourself! At the Royal Autumn Hunt the day after tomorrow, you'll be there—we'll set up a meeting for you two, how about that?"
Louis Lin pretended to ask Grace, but in reality, he was holding his breath and sneaking glances at his master.
The Antler Serpent nodded.
Louis Lin instantly relaxed and smiled at Grace.
Grace thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I guess..."
Great! It's settled then!" Louis Lin laughed happily. "Now, please give us the medicine, Miss Lawrence!"
Grace took out a small bottle of medicine from her spatial ring and pinched his nose as she gave him a pill.
Both men instantly grimaced: "Ugh! This taste!"
Grace gave a mischievous smile.
Serves him right!
Who told him to always flirt with the ladies?
Of course, she didn't mean to ruin Evan Xiao's romantic prospects (he bullies people enough himself); she just wanted something from him and was making a fair trade.
Both of them took a handkerchief and wrapped the pill in three layers inside and three layers outside.
After expressing their thanks three times, Louis Lin muttered strangely: "Our general, after you left, went out right away. I wonder if he'll come home for dinner tonight?"
The Antler Serpent shook its head.
If he doesn't come home for dinner, he'll at least come back to sleep, right?" Louis Lin muttered again.
The Antler Serpent shook its head again.
Louis Lin's expression became hard to describe.
Not coming home to sleep?
Then where will he sleep?
It's fine if you stick to her as an Antler Serpent, but don't tell me you actually want to... sleep with her?
That's not the general's mansion, that's the Prime Minister's Residence—the young lady's boudoir!
What are you muttering about?" Grace asked. "You can't soak this medicine ahead of time, it needs to be soaked just before use. The effect lasts only three or four hours."
Oh! Got it!" Louis Lin replied.
Alright then, see you the day after tomorrow.
See you the day after tomorrow..." The two watched as Grace left with their general.
After several days away, when she returned, she changed clothes and went to visit her mother.
Her mother was doing well. Though still suffering from cold poison, under Grace's care, her vitality had recovered somewhat. She could get out of bed and walk every day, and even sit in the sun and chat.