Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

In fact, the Princess only appears youthful.

Her figure is already well-formed, not at all inferior to Lin Shuishui and Zhao Mengli.

However, compared to the Empress Dowager, she is undoubtedly overshadowed.

If...

If she could be like the Empress Dowager, would Brother Qin Yu’s gaze towards her become just as... intense?!

Over these days of interaction, Little Ling’Er has discovered several times that some inadvertent gestures of the Empress Dowager always make Brother Qin Yu’s gaze burningly hot.

Yet, every time Qin Yu looks at her, his gaze is always so clear!

Little Ling’Er can sense that Qin Yu cherishes her deeply, but she can’t quite explain why she hopes his gaze towards her can have a bit more...

Passion.

The heart of the young maiden inexplicably ripples.

"Little Ling’Er, are you cold?"

The Empress Dowager gently stroked Little Ling’Er’s smooth hair and asked.

However, after waiting for a while, there was no answer, so the Empress Dowager gently hugged her shoulder.

"Hmm?"

Only then did Little Ling’Er come back to her senses.

"What are you thinking about?"

The Empress Dowager touched Little Ling’Er’s forehead, somewhat curious, as Ling’Er rarely daydreamed before.

Lately, why does this keep happening?!

"I... I’m not thinking about anything."

Little Ling’Er’s small face showed a flush of panic, quietly defending herself.

"Oh, I understand now~"

The Empress Dowager seemed to gain some insight.

A blush quickly spread across Little Ling’Er’s cheeks.

"Are you... thinking about Qin Yu again?"

The Empress Dowager’s words contained a hint of playful understanding.

"I..."

Little Ling’Er’s cheeks turned crimson, her heart feeling like a thousand little deer were jumping around, panic and the unique shyness of a young girl intertwined, leaving her momentarily speechless.

"Aha, Little Ling’Er, you’ve fallen for Qin Yu, haven’t you?!"

A hint of surprise flashed in the Empress Dowager’s eyes, her gaze firmly locked on Little Ling’Er.

Unlike Little Ling’Er, she wasn’t clueless.

Throughout the years, even in her spare time, she had read countless books, well-versed in human nature.

"But, I also like the Empress Dowager and Sister Empress."

Little Ling’Er whispered, her voice filled with a bit of honest panic, trying to explain, yet also seemingly attempting to disguise the difficult-to-describe emotion.

"That’s different."

The Empress Dowager sat up straight, having read numerous books, she thought for a moment and then began to directly ask: "Let me ask you, when you have to part from Qin Yu, do you find yourself missing him as soon as you’ve parted?"

Little Ling’Er thought for a moment and then nodded seriously, her porcelain-doll-like face quietly crawling up with a blush, adding to her charm and allure.

"Then you’re right, your feelings for Qin Yu are the kind between a man and a woman, it’s deep and devoted love."

The Empress Dowager’s words carried undeniable conviction.

"Love..."

At that moment, Little Ling’Er seemed to quietly murmur within her heart, the word like dew shimmering in the morning breeze, crystal clear, carrying a hint of awakening innocence and puzzlement.

"But, Brother Qin Yu..."

Little Ling’Er inexplicably thought of Qin Yu’s young wives.

Each one is so dazzlingly beautiful, stunningly mesmerizing. Most importantly, although their figures are not as impressively towering as the Empress Dowager, they’re still... fuller than hers.

Brother Qin Yu... would he truly like someone like her?

"Hehe, I can see that Qin Yu is quite fond of Little Ling’Er as well."

The Empress Dowager gently rubbed her smooth hair.

"Really?"

A glimmer of uncertainty flashed in Little Ling’Er’s eyes, her tone carrying a hint of youthful apprehension.

"Of course, if you grow up a bit more, you might even become his wife..."

"But..."

Little Ling’Er’s tone carried a trace of hesitation.

"Then, if that tyrant forbids it, you two can elope!"

The Empress Dowager seemed to know her inner worries, and her eyes brightened with excitement as she spoke.

As if she’s always wanted to do just that.

Daringly so.

"A bit older..."

Little Ling’Er hung her little head lower.

Although her little hands are becoming difficult to hold, the process of growing up feels terribly slow.

"But, how can Ling’Er grow bigger faster?"

Gathering courage, Little Ling’Er’s eyes filled with anticipation.

"It’ll just happen as you grow, won’t it?"

The Empress Dowager seemed confused, thinking Little Ling’Er meant her age.

Little Ling’Er was thoughtful but still didn’t quite understand, after all, the sisters around Qin Yu, the oldest ones could already rival the Empress Dowager...

Clearly, size still makes a difference.

But, how do you quickly grow bigger, exactly?

"It is getting late, rest now."

That night.

Little Ling’Er gathered her courage, using her little hand to secretly compare the Empress Dowager with herself, her small face was full of gloom.

She really...

Wants to grow up quickly!

...

The next day.

Qin Yu didn’t go to the Myriad Scriptures Hall, instead, he headed alone to the Jade Flower Palace.

Yan Yu did not follow.

After all, within the Imperial Palace are the Empress and the Empress Dowager to personally oversee things, so safety is not a concern.

Even the cloaked figures would only dare to hide in the shadows, doing small actions in secret, not daring to directly challenge the Empress’s authority!

Of course, the most crucial reason is, Yan Yu still has to cultivate.

Today, Qin Yu deliberately wore a slightly looser robe to avoid losing composure.

"Brother Qin Yu!"

Just as he stepped into the Jade Flower Palace, Little Ling’Er’s sweet voice echoed over.

"Princess."

Seeing the porcelain-doll-like, pure and charming Little Ling’Er, Qin Yu inadvertently curved his lips into a smile, extending his hand to her.

Little Ling’Er’s big, bright eyes sparkled with joy, tightly gripping the warm palm.

"Where is the Empress Dowager?"

Qin Yu looked around and surprisingly did not see that proud figure.

"The Empress Dowager is making flower crowns, I guessed Brother Qin Yu would arrive early, so I waited here intentionally."

"Princess, you could actually rest there..."

Qin Yu inwardly sighed, thinking of course he wanted to come to the Jade Flower Palace early, but cultivation must not lag behind, and his young wives at home needed to make progress every day too.

"Brother Qin Yu, I... I have a small question, can I ask you?"

Little Ling’Er twisted her fingers, a blush running across her face, speaking with a touch of hesitation.

Qin Yu offered a warm smile, standing squarely before Little Ling’Er, his gaze sincere: "Princess, please do ask, Qin Yu promises to answer thoroughly."

"Whish—"

Just one glance with Qin Yu and Little Ling’Er’s cheeks instantly turned vibrant like morning light, like ripe fruit.