บท 77: Chapter 77 is indeed a pleasant surprise for me.

"Could it be... because I possess medical skills, I'm able to treat the Empress and the Emperor's headaches?"

Liu Shuxin's breathing hitched slightly as she continued tentatively asking.

To Liu Shuxin's reply, Yan Xiao made no comment, his gaze lowered, continuing to stroke the cat.

After a long while, he finally murmured, "This black cat, I have had it for almost five years now."

"Yes, it was when I entered the palace with you, and we encountered this black cat on the road. I felt it was spirited and wanted to take it in. However, my mother couldn't stand the smell of cats, so I begged you to keep it for me."

Seeing him change the subject, Liu Shuxin also breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly smiled as she spoke.

In reality, she did not like this black cat at all. But because she wanted to appear sympathetic, she had said she wanted to take it in.

It was also because of this matter, she felt she must be very special to the Crown Prince.