The two sat together with their feet dangling in the air. Quan Ji wrapped her arms around Jun Chenlan's waist and lazily slept on his lap.
The pale sunlight directly overhead was no longer so dazzling; it was orange-yellow, tinting the distant clouds, and the autumn breeze brought a refreshing coolness, creating a scene of serene beauty.
Quan Ji said, "These relaxed and leisurely days are really nice."
Jun Chenlan said, "If you're willing, I can..."
Quan Ji reached out and placed her hand in front of his mouth, stopping him from continuing.
Quan Ji said, "If I only need to be responsible for myself, of course I can, but... I have millions of Holy Glory citizens behind me who need me, and my shoulders bear their trust, so I cannot have my own selfish desires."
She loves her country, every inch of its land, and every kind-hearted citizen.
These are things she finds hard to part with.
Jun Chenlan understood what kind of person Quan Ji was, so she didn't say anything more.
He would want to be her choice, but he would never interfere with her choices.
"You have the choice, no matter when."
Quan Ji slowly closed her eyes. "Then let me rest here for a while. We'll have dinner together later. Don't forget to wake me up."
Jun Chenlan slowly and deliberately said, "Okay."
Quan Ji fell asleep peacefully.
With Jun Chenlan, she could indeed find an irreplaceable sense of security.
Jun Chenlan placed one hand on Quan Ji's shoulder, releasing a gentle power to guide her into a beautiful dream.
...
As the sun sets and the moon rises, the autumn wind brings a chill to the leaves.
As the moonlight quietly climbed over the earth, clusters of celebratory flames ignited in every corner of the Holy Empire, making the area dazzling and radiant.
Quan Ji woke up naturally, still lying on Jun Chenlan's lap when she opened her sleepy eyes.
Why didn't you call me?
Jun Chenlan said, "You haven't had a good night's sleep in a long time, you need to get some rest."
Having said that, Quan Ji had no reason to blame Ren Lan's friend.
She chuckled: "Your legs aren't numb, are they?"
Jun Chenlan shook his head. "No."
The atmosphere between the two was uneventful.
But Quan Ji simply enjoys the comfort that this simple and ordinary life brings her.
Jun Chenlan's personality is like a ball of water that can encompass everything—gentle, soft, and irresistibly inviting people to be enveloped and protected by it.
The two looked at each other, and before anyone knew who spoke first, they both burst into laughter.
"Come on, let me show you the passion of my Holy Empire."
"Okay, let's wait and see."
...
The two walked back to Holy City, where everyone was looking forward to it. The long street was filled with all kinds of tables, on which were placed a dazzling array of food, which moved people's hearts.
But they just stood there, looking in the direction of the altar, and as if by agreement, no one touched the food. Even the children obeyed this unspoken agreement.
Suddenly, they saw two figures appear, and their eyes lit up immediately.
"Young Miss...it's Young Miss!"
"The young lady and Marshal Jun are both back!"
"Residents of Holy Light greet the young lady! Greetings, Marshal Jun!"
Everyone knelt down on one knee and bowed.
Their voices were perfectly synchronized, as if they had rehearsed beforehand, creating a spectacular effect.
Quan Ji teased Jun Chenlan with a smile: "I told you, they are very enthusiastic."
Jun Chenlan replied earnestly, "I'll take you to Xingyuan when I have time. The people of Xingyuan will also welcome their Marshal's wife."
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