Chapter 460 - 438: Contact with the Sister-in-Law (Part 3)

Qin Yu was embarrassed. With the Empress Dowager’s stature, she couldn’t fit in, of course she’d have to fit in...

Her heart.

Nearby, several of Qin Yu’s lovely wives saw his troubled expression and secretly laughed, choosing not to participate in this conversation.

Though they were familiar with the Empress Dowager, there remained a deep respect that prevented them from interacting too casually.

It wouldn’t be good for the palace maid to see this.

"Qin Yu, I have a question for you. Answer honestly."

The Empress Dowager pondered for a moment before mysteriously leaning closer.

Feeling the contact from her arm, Qin Yu gasped, yet couldn’t suppress the upheaval within him.

Ever since he cultivated a Nascent Soul, the Empress Dowager’s behavior had grown increasingly intimate, often intentionally or unintentionally...

Getting closer to him?

Who knows what’s going on.

"Qin Yu surely has nothing to hide."

Qin Yu maintained a serious expression, showing no disrespect.

The Empress Dowager looked into Qin Yu’s eyes and earnestly asked the question she worried about most, "Do you... like them bigger?"

Little Ling’Er was impeccable in every way, except for her youthful age which made her somewhat fragile, and her slightly smaller stature compared to Tu Jiujiu.

"???"

Qin Yu was taken aback, thinking the Empress Dowager would ask something serious, but this question left him puzzled on how to respond.

Upon seeing Qin Yu fall silent, the Empress Dowager’s heart tightened.

Could it be that he really prefers them bigger?!

But...

The Empress Dowager lowered her gaze.

She couldn’t see her feet at all.

Feeling Qin Yu’s intense gaze, the Empress Dowager became troubled.

Could he be considering her? But he’s so masculine, and she was the Empress Dowager, considered an elder, she absolutely couldn’t betray Little Ling’Er.

This was unacceptable!

Fortunately, although Qin Yu’s gaze might be somewhat audacious, his attitude and behavior were always respectful, which reassured the Empress Dowager somewhat.

"Empress Dowager, preferences cannot be measured by size. In my heart, Princess Ling’Er is unique; her innocence and kindness are the most attractive qualities to me."

Qin Yu mused a bit, then spoke slowly.

He could see the Empress Dowager’s cautious attitude and unusual behavior stemmed from her worry that Tu Jiujiu’s presence would overshadow Little Ling’Er.

Sure enough, after he finished speaking, the Empress Dowager’s furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

However, she still retained some skepticism.

Despite the back and forth, she confirmed one thing...

Qin Yu still definitely likes them bigger!

"Empress Dowager, I’ll go retrieve them now."

Qin Yu took his leave, stepping into the Lifebound Space.

Soon, he brought Little Ling’Er and several other wives out of the Lifebound Space; only Yan Yu and Tu Jiujiu remained inside, cultivating.

"Jiujiu, let’s go out."

Qin Yu walked to the young girl’s side and spoke softly.

Each time he faced this graceful young girl, his mind struggled to remain calm.

"Is the Empress Dowager here too?"

Tu Jiujiu asked hesitantly, with a hint of fear in her innocent eyes, her delicate appearance tugged at one’s heartstrings.

"The Empress Dowager is very kind, she won’t bully you."

Qin Yu patiently reassured her.

Although the Empress Dowager was vigilant, after explaining, she should not become aggressive.

"Can I not go out?"

Tu Jiujiu hesitated for a while and suddenly said.

"Of course you can, but... if you stay, how can I help find your sister?"

Qin Yu paused for a moment, then said.

"No, I don’t want to find my sister."

Tu Jiujiu reacted strongly, not wanting to return at all, even curling up into a ball, as if frightened that Qin Yu would take her back to her sister.

What’s going on here?

A runaway?

Qin Yu was stunned, another rebellious young girl indeed.

In the end, Qin Yu could only comfort her without forcing Tu Jiujiu anymore.

"Huh?"

In the void, the Beauty Clan Leader looked solemn.

She personally witnessed the Empress Dowager and her group leaving the Imperial Palace, only then noticing that Qin Yu was among them.

For some reason, even when she saw him with her eyes, his presence emitted no detectable energy fluctuations.

As of the previous day, there clearly was no such condition.

What worried the Beauty Clan Leader the most was that she didn’t see Tu Jiujiu!

What was going on?

Where did Tu Jiujiu go?

The Beauty Clan Leader was anxious, wishing she could appear and question Qin Yu about Tu Jiujiu’s whereabouts.

However, the Empress Dowager seemed to have sensed her presence long ago, vigilantly glancing towards her hiding spot from time to time.

The Beauty Clan Leader was troubled, what should be done?

The only reassurance was that Qin Yu bore no trace of the little fox’s scent, implying Tu Jiujiu hadn’t suffered harm!

It made sense, given Qin Yu had so many Dao Companions, he wouldn’t bully Tu Jiujiu in front of them, right?

Yet, Tu Jiujiu hadn’t come out!

The Beauty Clan Leader’s expression suddenly darkened, an obscure anger flickered in her autumn-water-like eyes.

Of course, this anger wasn’t directed at Qin Yu.

Her understanding of Tu Jiujiu quickly led her to deduce the reason.

Well then!

Tu Jiujiu, you’ll wait for me!

You’ll never be allowed out again!

Hmph!

"What’s the big fox up to? Planning to steal Little Ling’Er’s man too?"

The Empress Dowager was extremely wary, and the Beauty Clan Leader’s concealment methods were transparent before her senses.

She clearly felt the big fox trailing behind them like a tail.