Wan Ge smiled but didn't say anything. He turned and bid farewell to the Empress, intending to go home. Although there was hardly anyone left, he could sense that Yue Qiwan was starting to feel conflicted and embarrassed.

If I stayed any longer, he'd probably just abandon the little wolf and run away. I'd originally planned to give it to him anyway, but if I said it outright, everyone would start to overthink it.

Wan Ge had plenty of excuses to go home, especially since her husband, Mu, hadn't even had a proper look at their daughter yet, and she should go back to be with him as soon as possible, not to mention that it was indeed getting late.

The Empress didn't say anything more, after all, it was rare to see Yue Qiwan have something he wanted, and someone willing to get close to him and make him happy.

The Empress didn't intend to get something for nothing, so she immediately had someone prepare a gift for Wan Ge as compensation.

Watching Wan Ge leave with a carefree air, Yue Qiwan glanced down at the little wolf in her arms, and finally left without saying a word.

…

When Wan Ge returned home, her husband, Mu, was still there waiting for her. He didn't actually intend to do anything; he just wanted to see his daughter return safely and had grown accustomed to waiting for her.

Mu's husband had something to say, but seeing the weariness on her face, he told her to rest early, and then the servant helped him back to his room.

When Wan Ge returned to her courtyard, she saw the male lead, Jing Liuyin, still standing at the gate.

What's going on? Didn't I tell him to leave?

When Jing Liuyin saw her return, he paused slightly. He hadn't seen her clearly before, but now he could finally see Wan Ge's appearance.

She was more beautiful than he had imagined; her stunning face possessed a resolute quality uncommon in ordinary women. Her clothes were also exceptionally clean. If one didn't see the calluses on her hands, it would be hard to imagine that such a beautiful woman was a legend on the battlefield.

Jing Liuyin knew about Wan Ge's situation a long time ago, so he deliberately approached her, wanting to use her to achieve his goal of revenge.

“General…” Jing Liuyin looked up weakly at the woman in front of him, his beautiful eyes filled with a hint of disappointment and a touch of grievance.

Wan Ge spoke directly to the person in front of her: "It's getting late, Young Master Jing should return to his residence. Someone, take Young Master Jing back."

Seeing the other's expression, Jing Liuyin seemed even more anxious: "Is there something wrong with Liuyin that makes the general dislike me?"

He was very confident in his looks and never imagined that a woman would reject him, especially under those circumstances.

He had long been prepared to do anything for revenge. He just hadn't expected that the other party wouldn't even give him a second glance.

Wan Ge glanced at him indifferently, then replied, "I already have someone I like in my heart. No one can replace him in my eyes, and I will not like any other man besides him."

Jing Liuyin was slightly surprised, but quickly lowered his head and said, "Liuyin understands. Liuyin will take his leave now."

After Jing Liuyin finished speaking, he left, looking quite disappointed.

But after turning the corner, that look of disappointment disappeared.

Wan Ge knew what the other party was planning and didn't like seeing him like this. She thought she should just send the male lead away as soon as possible.