Su Wanwan's expression was solemn: "Your Majesty, please return to the capital to handle state affairs first. I will wait here until Miss Yanruo recovers before returning to the capital."

After a brief moment of thought, Lu Xing nodded and took the jacket that He Ying brought, draping it over Su Wanwan's shoulders.

"Wait for me to come back and pick you up."

Going back to the palace every night means being tormented by the Empress Dowager again, so it's better to rest here for a few more days.

"There's no need for all that trouble, you go ahead with your work." Su Wanwan tugged at his collar, her eyes obedient and gentle.

Lu Xingjian gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips.

There was a hint of reluctance in it.

Su Wanwan tilted her head slightly and gently rubbed her face against his palm.

Lu Xingjian's lips unconsciously curled up, carrying a hint of a smile.

She looks a lot like a kitten.

Lazy yet alluring.

But soon, his brows furrowed again: "I'm leaving."

"Um."

Su Wanwan saw him to the door.

Countless farewells like this had happened between them.

But it was the first time she had offered to see him off.

Watching the man's tall figure disappear, Su Wanwan turned to look at He Ying.

"Any news?"

He Ying's expression was somewhat solemn:

"Yes. They say Lord Xiao has been out of contact for a while. He disappeared quite some time before the earthquake in Weizhou."

“Weizhou Wei assumed he was in Xuanfu or Datong, so he didn’t pay any attention.”

"They said an urgent letter was sent from the south, and then there was no further news of him."

Su Wanwan's body tensed instantly, and she looked sharply at He Ying.

He gripped Heying's arm tightly.

"South?"