Yino had always known many of her secrets while living in the He mansion, but he was grown up now. He was no longer the crybaby who clung to her. He felt it was time to be honest with her about her identity, her role as the Pavilion Master of Hundred Spirits Pavilion, and what their relationship actually was. After all, they weren't actually related by blood.
"Such a small matter doesn't need the National Advisor to answer..."
"There's no one else here. If you want to ask something, I can answer you now."
Xinyao leaned against a massive peach tree outside the temple with her hands behind her back. She lowered her gaze and couldn't look him in the eye.
"I want to know your relationship with the National Advisor."
Yino took a step forward until they were only half a step apart. The girl was silent for a moment before looking up.
"I suppose I am a subordinate of the Phoenix Lord. When you were born, the National Advisor placed me in the He mansion to act as your guardian."
