Placing High Hopes

Thinking back on the scenes from last night, Mu Yuyan was momentarily stunned, her cheeks flushed a deep red. It took quite some time before she snapped out of it, murmuring to herself.

"Could it really be related to him?"

Her voice was very soft, and her face carried even more of a blush. Just as the words left her lips, Gu Lan's voice suddenly rang out from outside the room.

"What's related to me?"

The unexpected question pulled her straight back into the present. When she turned, Gu Lan had already entered the room, his face carrying a smile but also some curiosity. Upon seeing Mu Yuyan's shy expression, Gu Lan was puzzled. What could have happened during the day to make her look this way?

"What's going on?"

He asked with genuine concern. As the Empress, Mu Yuyan found herself feeling a bit embarrassed.

"I... I think my strength has increased!"

Upon hearing her words, Gu Lan's face showed a bit of delight.

"That's a good thing. There's nothing to be shy about."