Her Majesty the Queen kept Lu Xiao in the Royal Palace for some pastries before letting her go. She also took the opportunity to ask her a few things about Ares.
Lu Xiao didn't refuse and chose a few select details to share with Her Majesty the Queen.
She knew full well that Her Majesty the Queen wanted to learn about Ares through her, and she also knew that Ares wouldn't object to it.
As she was leaving the Royal Palace, ready to head straight home, she was surprised to find that the female in the pink dress hadn't left. In fact, she was waiting for her outside the palace gates.
Lu Xiao was a little taken aback to see her.
The woman's previous attitude toward Lu Xiao was gone, replaced by an enthusiastic warmth as she approached. "Earl Lu Xiao, I've heard so much about you. I can't believe we're only just meeting today. You can call me Dina. I hold the title of Earl as well, though it can't compare to the prestige of a Merit Earl like yourself."
