Once again, Xu Fei Yi closed his eyes, trying to sort out his emotion.

It has been a while since he dreamt of the past.

"Shadow."

Xu Fei Yi sat up and called Shadow.

Immediately, Shadow showed himself and kneeled in front of Xu Fei Yi.

"This subordinate is here."

"Where is Your Ladys.h.i.+p?"

"….." Shadow hesitated a bit.

"….Do wish to have an early retirement?"

When Shadow heard Xu Fei Yi's words, he wanted to cry but lacked tears to shed.

He was afraid ah! For them in the Dark Palace, retirement could be described in two ways. Death and Disability.

Once a person retires, it would only mean that he no longer had the ability to serve his master and that was only when he was dead or when he became disabled and could only lay on the bed.

How could he agree for an early retirement ah?!

Thus, Shadow could only pray for XuanRong's should.

'Your Ladys.h.i.+p ah, His Lords.h.i.+p is a walking vinegar jar!! Please notice the smell!!'

"Her Ladys.h.i.+p is at the garden…."

Xu Fei Yi glared at Shadow, waiting for the continuation of his sentence.

"….with Her Highness' personal shadow guard."

Hearing it, Xu Fei Yi's eyes darkened. He did not expect that he only fell asleep for half a minute and his wife was already talking with another man.

Xu Fei Yi felt annoyed.

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XuanRong was sitting on the swing as she softly swayed it using her feet, repeatedly swaying back and forth.

Looking at XuanRong, An Wei's eyes were full of tenderness that he could not hide.

Neither of the two spoke but there was an unexplainable harmony between them. One was sitting, swaying back and forth while the other one was standing while gazing at the former. They had been like that for almost a s.h.i.+chen already and no one felt that it was awkward.

Suddenly, XuanRong broke the silence.

"You won't ask me?" XuanRong raised her head and stared at An Wei who was leaning on the tree.

"About what?"

"About Rui Fang Li. I decided to punish him without any rhyme nor reason. Don't you find it weird? The same with Baili Chen… Ha… Aren't you curious?" XuanRong smiled as if she was teasing An Wei..

Looking at her smiling face, An Wei could not help but return the smile.

"This subordinate is indeed curious." An Wei answered.

"Then…."

"But this subordinate does not want to ask… When this subordinate pledged and swore to take good care of Young Mistress, this subordinate decided to follow Young Mistress and obey Young Mistress words without any question. Regardless of what Young Mistress do, whether it is a bad deed or a good one, this subordinate will follow you wholeheartedly. That is this subordinate's vow, to be with Young Mistress forever. Thus, this subordinate does not care as long as Young Mistress is safe."

Hearing An Wei's words, XuanRong only smiled. She knew that An Wei would always be with her side and she was grateful for that. Words were not enough to express the bond between them.

"Young Mistress, Old Master was asking about your next plan."

XuanRong stopped swaying and sat properly on the swing.

"Tell grandfather that he must not be impatient. Once the end of this year arrives, maternal cousins will return from the academy and since the other countries are not trying to wage war with Qian Zou, Xu Ji Mo had no choice but to call back the military in order to save provisions and money. There is a possibility that second maternal uncle and third maternal uncle would return home after the new year. Only Eldest uncle who was sent for an expedition was still unsure. Send someone to monitor him. If something happens, move immediately."

"How about Princess Xu Jing Xin? The Princess wants to meet Your Mistress in personal."

XuanRong shook her head.

"Now is not the time. Just let her continue with the plan. Once Xu Ji Mo's health wane, we will stir the court and let the princes battle for the throne."

XuanRong stood up.

"How's Rui Fang Li? Still alive?"

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