Dusk was falling.
Chen Mo walked out of the Government building, carrying a cat.
He stroked the cat's back, smoothing the fluffed-up fur, and whispered, "Yuan'er does have a somewhat straightforward temperament; I hope the Empress won't mind..."
"..."
The cat, more precisely, the Cat Lady, cast a sidelong glance at him.
This wasn't the first time she'd seen something like this.
The last time, at least, it was due to poisoning, which was somewhat understandable...
Now, in broad daylight, she dove under the table, and her movements were so adept, it was obvious she'd undergone long-term "professional training"!
What are these two doing in the Government all day long?!
Chen Mo softly said, "Yuan'er has gone through life and death with me, and our bond is deep, which is an undeniable fact, but it does not affect my respect and admiration for the Empress in any way... My feelings, the Empress should be aware of them, so please don't be jealous, alright?"
I am not jealous!
