Looking at Bai Yaoyin's captivated expression, Qin Yu couldn't help but reach out and gently caress her exquisitely sculpted cheek. His fingertips slowly glided over the charming dimple on her cheek, the silky texture sending ripples through his heart.
"Let's have someone preserve this Array properly first."
"Mm."
Bai Yaoyin responded, like a gentle and shy new bride, not only accepting his intimacy but also nodding obediently.
"I should go."
Qin Yu glanced at the gradually brightening sky outside the window, knowing that if he didn't leave now, the Empress Dowager might come for him.
Bai Yaoyin slightly parted her cherry-like lips, seemingly wanting to persuade him to stay, but she swallowed her words back.
Qin Yu did not want to be too conspicuous and did not have Bai Yaoyin see him off, as the outside of Carefree Pavilion was already crowded, and her accompanying him might make everyone aware of his actions.
