Chapter 448
Chapter 448 Dark Skies, Hard to See Clearly
The night was deep and the streets were deserted. Not a soul could be seen. The clip-clop of horse hooves resonated in the air, mingled with the sounds of clashing swords and spears. Hu Bugui and his men were escorting General Lin and the ladies back to their residence.
Noticing Lin Wanrong's low spirits, Miss Xiao was at a loss. She took his hand and softly said, "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I'll take good care of Master. Once I've recovered in a few days, I'll personally go to the mountain and bring Master down."
"That won't do." Lin Wanrong was startled and quickly tightened his grip on her hand. "Times have changed; you're not the adventuress you once were. You're five months pregnant. How could you undertake such a dangerous journey? Even after you've given birth and recovered, you can't go. You're my wife; I can't bear to put you in danger."
Miss Xiao smiled tenderly and nestled against him. "Just hearing you say that is enough for me. Is this how you've been cajoling my Master these past few days?"
"Well, sweet words are inevitable," Lin Wanrong chuckled awkwardly, stealing glances at Xiao Qingxuan's expression. "As you know, Fairy Sister initially wanted to kill me, but later changed her mind and sent me back. Many twists and turns happened between us. I'll tell you all about it when we go to bed."
Xiao Qingxuan touched her flushed cheek, biting her red lip and letting out a shy hum. "Don't even think about it. Tonight, you're not allowed in my room."
"Why?" Lin Wanrong was surprised. "My dear wife, I've been taking hot spring baths daily up on the mountain. I'm very clean."
"What does your interaction with Master have to do with me—" Miss Xiao turned away, her face turning red. "Fast for a day tomorrow, then you may enter my room."