Chapter 149: The Clever Lady Calico
“It's a demon!”
“This cat demon has truly gained sentience!”
“Be quiet! Don't startle the Grand Commander!” Steward Liu immediately scolded, glaring around angrily.
The crowd gradually quieted down. Indeed, the Grand Commander was elderly and gravely ill. The master said that he was most vulnerable to shock; if they startled him, any mishap could jeopardize his life.
While they had quieted their voices, the fear in their hearts remained. They continued to cast fearful glances at the cat on the rafters.
Even the young man was horrified. Steward Liu, however, remained the calmest.
“Don’t be alarmed, Young Master,” Steward Liu whispered. “I’ve heard that in Changjing, demons and spirits are not uncommon. The court's nobles are not necessarily afraid of demons.”
Though subtly phrased, the young man understood the implication.
“Yes, yes...” the young man stammered, his hands trembling as he breathed deeply, retreating as he spoke. “Princes and princesses have interacted with demons, and the Empress often talks to cats. Perhaps she wants to keep a cat demon.”