"Please, Miss Ji, put in a good word for them with His Majesty and spare their lives."
Qi Peiyao's voice was thick with tears, and her shoulders trembled slightly.
Hu Chen shed tears along with her, promising, "Yao Yao, I will definitely make something of myself so you'll never have to suffer again."
Hu Lie stared blankly. "It's rare to see my wife so tender and gentle."
Qi Peiyao disliked the sentimental atmosphere and snapped at Hu Lie, "Are you itching for a beating? If you don't come back with military honors, I won't let our kid call you 'daddy'!"
The brawny Hu Lie stammered, unable to explain himself, and the two started bickering again.
Hu Feng smiled helplessly. "That's just her personality. Whenever she gets embarrassed, she talks loudly. Please don't take offense, Miss Ji."
Ji Qingwu nodded, took out a clean handkerchief, and offered it to her.
