Ning Qing would show up for two hours every day to accompany the little brat as he did what he wanted, and the little brat never mentioned wanting to play the attacking position again, always obediently enjoying it.

After the little girl was admitted to university, she lived on campus. After graduating, she found a job she liked and would occasionally come back to visit Ning Qing and the other girl. She was not surprised to see the two of them being affectionate together.

Ning Qing asked curiously, and the little girl said that she had actually guessed it when Brother Fang moved in. Later, she accidentally saw the two hugging when she came home from school one day, which confirmed her guess. She silently wished the two of them well.

Ning Qing stayed with Fang Qingyang for his entire life. When he was eighty years old and about to pass away, he used all his remaining strength to hold Ning Qing's fair and beautiful hand tightly. His eyes were fixed on Ning Qing's beautiful face, which had not changed in decades, and he said domineeringly, "After I'm gone... you are not allowed... you are not allowed to find anyone else. You can only be mine."

He paused, then added, "Ghosts... even ghosts... won't work."

Ning Qing grasped his hand in return and whispered, "I won't look for him anymore."

Fang Qingyang showed a satisfied expression, "In the next life...in the next life we'll still be together...you..."

Seeing that he was having trouble speaking, Ning Qing quickly said, "I'll come find you again in my next life."

Fang Qingyang smiled and said, "Okay...okay...you...remember...to come find...me soon."

Ning Qing nodded, "Yes, I will."

Ning Qing knew that his biggest regret in this life was that the two of them had been dating and living together for a lifetime but had never gotten married and given each other a formal status. Whenever he hugged Ning Qing and complained, he would say in his hopeful eyes, "I will marry you in the next life."

Fang Qingyang smiled contentedly and slowly closed his eyes.

Ning Qing took out the jade pendant and collected a beam of golden light that was slowly rising from his body.

Ning Qing returned to the system space and stared blankly at the jade pendant.

System: Host, why don't you take a break before doing the task?

Ning Qing shook her head: No, let's continue.

System: The host's protection mission and wish mission are complete. Reward: 500 points. Deduct 530 points from the overdraft. The host is now in debt by 30 points. We hope the host will work hard to complete the missions and pay off the debt as soon as possible.

Ning Qing raised her eyes and shot a sharp glare at the system, which fluffed up its fur again in fear, looking like a ball of fluff.

The cat system quickly sent Ning Qing away, muttering to itself: "My god, the host is too scary."

When Ning Qing opened her eyes again, she was greeted by a very narrow wooden space, where she sat swaying precariously.

Ning Qing: I'm in a carriage.

System: Yes, host.

Ning Qing glanced down at her clothes: a blue robe with a gold and jade belt around her waist, a crystal-clear jade pendant tied around her waist, and black boots on her feet.

Ning Qing: Which family's young master am I this time?

System: Host, this time you're from the Prince of Jin'an's family...

Ning Qing: Prince of Jin'an?

System: Yes, this Prince Jin'an is a prince of a different surname. His father assisted the previous emperor in ascending the throne and was enfeoffed as Prince Jin'an for his meritorious service. After the first Prince Jin'an passed away, the original owner's father succeeded him and became the second Prince Jin'an. He also inherited his father's military power. Over the past ten years, he has repelled several large-scale invasion wars and made great achievements. His reputation has become increasingly famous and he is praised by everyone. Many people only know Prince Jin'an and do not know the one on the dragon throne. Now, his merits have become too great and he has been targeted. The one on the dragon throne has issued an edict saying that the Ning family is loyal and wants to become in-laws with Prince Jin'an. He sent Prince Jin'an's heir to the capital to marry the princess, but in reality, he was sent to the capital as a hostage.

Ning Qing: Am I on my way to become a hostage?

System: Yes.