She hadn't finished speaking before falling over, with the person in flower-colored clothing quickly supporting her and helping her sit down.
All of this was observed by Long Yuetian.
After the banquet, he met with several confidants. When returning, he found Mu Xiaoxiao already asleep. He was about to leave but remembered it was their wedding night, so he stayed. He removed her shoes, gently laid her down, covered her with a blanket, and found his eyes unable to look away.
This woman was not beautiful, especially her eyes - extremely large on a very small face, looking quite out of proportion. Her eyes were the first thing one noticed, appearing abrupt. He had numerous concubines, many more beautiful than her. Yet, strangely, he always felt something special when seeing her. Each time, he had to remind himself that she was a spy with ulterior motives. He feared forgetting, feared things spinning beyond his control...
He possessed an entire kingdom, yet was merely an empty shell! Therefore, he must proceed cautiously, without the slightest mistake. Regarding Mu Xiaoxiao, he would rather believe in her potential threat than overlook any danger!
At this moment, watching her sleep, her small mouth pursed. Heh, she was only this quiet while sleeping, usually chattering like a sparrow. She turned, her face directly facing Long Yuetian, her hand supporting her cheek. Her face was small and plump, white and tender, adorably childlike.
A thought suddenly emerged in Long Yuetian's mind: Why not just be honest? Admit you're a spy, admit you were forced, promise to stop working for that person and stay by my side, and I'll forgive everything and make you my Mu Madam!
He was startled by this thought: How could he know she was coerced? How could he be sure she wasn't willing?
Where did such a thought come from? He was himself confused. Was it because her infant-like face stirred his paternal instincts? After years of marriage without children, perhaps this explained his tender feelings. He finally found a reason for himself and was quite excited. He lay down beside her and fell asleep.
Waking in the middle of the night, he discovered she was gone!
Am I supposed to pay to look at my own woman? Is there such an absurd theory in the world?”
