Gu Shi Yun had accompanied Fang Ming Jing out for a long time, only returning to the palace after the curfew when the streets were deserted.
However, the young Saint went to the Empress Dowager Liu Shi Mei's sleeping quarters.
"Jing'er... my dear child, did you have a good time out?"
"Hmm, it was okay."
Held in the Empress Dowager's arms, Fang Ming Jing responded softly.
It wasn't actually that much fun.
However, for him, who had always stayed in the Holy Land and hadn't seen much of the outside world, this experience was rare.
The Lower District was very lively.
The feeling of visiting the Qing Yun Trading House was similar to a department store.
Then he went to the Upper District to take a look, which had a completely different style from the Lower District.
Hmm...
That was a place full of brothels, even the air smelled of powder.
However, because Gu Shi Yun disliked that place, Fang Ming Jing didn't learn much about it.
Speaking of his aunt, Fang Ming Jing was curious about what kind of elixir she bought at the Qing Yun Trading House, he felt that she was hiding something.
As he thought about these things, a rustling sound suddenly came from his ear.
Liu Shi Mei took off her hair pin.
Instantly, her waterfall-like black hair cascaded down her shoulders, reaching her waist, soft and lustrous, especially against her flawless skin, which was so white and delicate it seemed to be becoming translucent.
Under the moonlight shining through the window, her hair, which was slightly glistening, had a hazy, gradient beauty.
Liu Shi Mei smiled.
Her eyes full of affection, she now appeared gentle and dignified.
"You can't look at the Empress Dowager like that, Little Jing'er."
"Hmm, because you're very beautiful."
"You have a sweet mouth."
Although she said this, Liu Shi Mei felt like honey had been poured into her heart...
She had Fang Ming Jing sit on her lap, held him in her arms, and spoke to him softly.
This action was actually not allowed.
After all, she was the current Empress Dowager of Yun Ze, there were many things she needed to be mindful of,
Fang Ming Jing wasn't even supposed to be in her sleeping quarters.
Although Liu Shi Mei knew this, she still took the child in.
To avoid being discovered, she even dismissed all the palace maids in advance.
Now, in this vast sleeping quarters, only she and this cute child remained.
"Haah～"
The young Saint couldn't help but yawn.
"Jing'er, are you tired?"
"A little."
"Then lie down, good child."
The bed in the sleeping quarters was very warm, after Fang Ming Jing lay down, his little hand couldn't help but tug at the blanket, feeling its texture.
Seeing him so well-behaved, Liu Shi Mei's heart almost melted.
Her mature and beautiful face wore a gentle expression as she lay down beside him, her delicate hand gently patting his chest.
"Grandmother～"
"Hmm?"
"Hmm, there's something I want to ask you."
"Hmm... Ask away, Jing'er, I will tell you anything."
"Really?"
"Of course."
"It's about my aunt, after coming here, she seems to be hiding something from me..."
Fang Ming Jing couldn't help but ask this.
Liu Shi Mei seemed to have not expected that he had noticed this, the movement of her hand paused, but seeing Fang Ming Jing's lonely and concerned expression, the expression on her face became even gentler.
"There are some things, but they're not important to Jing'er."
Meeting his questioning gaze, Liu Shi Mei smiled, "I'll tell you tomorrow morning, grandmother, now Jing'er should rest."
"Okay."
Fang Ming Jing was indeed a little sleepy.
Although his current cultivation level made it irrelevant whether he slept or not, in terms of mindset and habits, he still maintained the same as before.
Watching Fang Ming Jing close his eyes, his little face serene, Liu Shi Mei still gently patted his chest, while those fox-like eyes faintly revealed a hint of passion.
"...I can't seem to sleep."
Whether it was the unfamiliar bed or unfamiliar person, although he felt sleepy, he couldn't fall asleep right away.
"Be good, the Empress Dowager will lull you to sleep."
Liu Shi Mei's voice carried a touch of sweetness.
She had Fang Ming Jing listen to her breathing and heartbeat, then she got up and found a piece of candied sugar from the table, putting it in her mouth.
Gulu... Gulu Gulu...
The sound of the sugar sliding in her mouth was strangely relaxing, listening to this sound,
"Grandmother, eating sugar at night will give you cavities."
"Go to sleep..."
Liu Shi Mei held him closer.
And in her alluring eyes, that hint of passion seemed to deepen.
Gulu... Gulu Gulu...
Gulu Gulu...
...
It's two in the morning, go to sleep, go to sleep, my dog's life is important