To the astonishment of literally everyone watching…
Little Liz's eyes closed. Her chin lifted. She leaned into the scratch like a pampered kitten.
She wanted more.
She demanded more!
'Little lizard? One bite from that thing and your arm's a broken snack stick empress!' The others screamed internally.
Not that it would've mattered.
Even if they said it to her face, Empress Shen Qianrou probably wouldn't have listened.
"Mother." Princess Yunlan Qingyi suddenly piped up, eyes sparkling.
"Can I pet her too?"
Empress Shen Qianrou smiled. "Ask her yourself, Yiyi."
Princess Yunlan Qingyi turned toward the lizard, hands politely folded in front of her. "Miss Lizard, may I pet you?"
Little Liz - still half-melted in comfort under the empress's touch - tilted her scaly head and gave what could only be described as a graceful nod.
Permission granted.
Princess Yunlan Qingyi squealed softly and rushed forward, immediately showering the lizard with gentle pats and delighted giggles.
