“Lan’er, don’t think about anything. Let us men decide,” Long Junhao said softly, caressing her cheek. He longed to see her once again happy, like before, rather than the matured woman she had become. Their long-separated feelings seemed unfamiliar.
“Mm, I trust you,” Lan Lan replied, leaning against him and closing her eyes.
Dawn arrived, and they quickly prepared to head to the Dark Hall’s branch in Tian’an City.
Under protective company, she and her child safely returned and met Moon Fragrance, who had been waiting. The two hugged, crying and laughing joyfully.
After a comforting bath and settling into a warm quilt, Lan Lan stretched, wishing to regain her strength for the challenges ahead. She closed her eyes, drifting into sleep.
[Text: Chapter Forty-Seven – Lovers]
At the Dark Hall’s branch in Tian’an City, Long Junhao sat coldly at the head of the main hall, surrounded by elite members who awaited silently.
Everyone looked serious, staring at Long Junhao, waiting for his orders.
Long Junhao surveyed the room and said, “Everyone has heard Yang Zhong’s account of events. What are your suggestions?”
Yang Zhong stood up excitedly, “Master, the Eagle Nation has gone too far, daring to target the Princess and the Young Prince. Unacceptable! I suggest we kill one if one comes, kill two if two come, until no one dares to approach!”
Long Junhao nodded and gestured for him to sit, then looked around, “Any other opinions?”
Dragon Cloud stood up. Long Junhao slightly raised an eyebrow, valuing Dragon Cloud’s advice.
In the following days, they stayed in Tiananmen City. At Blue’s request, Long Junhao took them back to the courtyard. Seeing the dark-red blood stain on the ground, Blue’s heart ached—he was injured! Fortunately, it wasn’t Ling Feng’s corpse, bringing a glimmer of hope to her heart.
Except for signs of fighting in the yard, everything in the rooms was intact. After walking around, Blue returned to the courtyard.
“Mom, where’s my godfather?” Zhen asked, looking at his mother with watery eyes.
“Godfather has gone on a trip. He’ll come find us after a while,” Blue gently patted her son’s shoulder and said.
“Mom, will godfather not want us anymore?” Xin asked with a hint of a crying tone.
