Because there were too many concerns, Rong Heng could only watch her silently leave, unable to utter a single promise.
On the other hand, Tangyuan, having lived as an old Demon for so many lifetimes, didn't have a strong desire for a companion; she believed in letting things take their natural course.
In marriage, isn't it just about getting by if possible, and if not, getting by on one's own? Separation is always an option, of course, provided that you are strong enough.
After this incident, neither of them used more emotions or words to dwell on the matter. Things remained as they had been before.
She continued to take care of them as usual—her master and his servants—taking the limited time she had to brew wine for him and prepare various sauces and pickles, simply because he loved to eat them.
Because there was only one year left, she wanted to stock up on his favorite foods while she could, particularly wine, sauces, and pickles.
