The sun set behind the western hills, and weary birds returned to their nests.
Xiao Chenyuan returned to the Manor to find the atmosphere was peaceful, as if nothing had ever happened.
When he arrived at Yuanwei Courtyard, QingWu was in the middle of her meal. Seeing him return, she merely glanced up. "You're back. Come and eat togerther!"
Xiao Chenyuan remained silent, washed his hands, and sat down to eat.
The meal passed quietly. After finishing, QingWu rinsed her mouth with tea and gestured for the others to leave.
Once the room was empty and the doors were closed, QingWu gave him a sidelong glance, half-smiling. "Aren't you going to let me see that little pet of yours?"
Xiao Chenyuan didn't bother hiding anything. With a mere thought, his shadow transformed into a black cat and leaped onto the table.
