Lin Shanshan had important matters to attend to, so Luo Xiu chose not to disturb her and went home alone to prepare dinner. Her new home was a vast courtyard deep within the Imperial Palace.
As soon as Luo Xiu arrived, he desperately sought out Hua Muyan, who was busy planting flowers in the yard. He had already spotted her earlier while observing the Imperial Palace with his Divine Sense and had wanted to come find her immediately. Compared to Xia Chan, Hua Muyan was better able to help him suppress the side effects of his Nine Yang Constitution.
"Master... you're back..." Upon seeing Luo Xiu, Hua Muyan's eyes brimmed with tears. All the worries and fears she had harbored for the past three years vanished in that moment.
Luo Xiu strode forward and scooped her into his arms, his movements both domineering and rough. Hua Muyan cried out in surprise, so startled that the watering can fell from her hands.
