My Kingdom, My Rules

She came to his side, leaning gently into his embrace.

"Are you waiting for me?"

"I would do anything as long as I can wait for you."

Qiao Mai pointed to his heart with her finger, and Yuan Jiaqi immediately felt a warm sensation in his chest.

"What is this?"

"Vitality, hidden in your heart, nourishing your organs. You'll live a long and healthy life without illness or pain."

"Wife, you bring such a great gift as soon as you come out of seclusion, but I have nothing to offer you."

"You do."

"What is it?"

"Waiting for me is your gift."

Just as the two were immersed in their affectionate moment, a group gathered in the courtyard.

"Mother, you're out of seclusion?"

"Mother-in-law, you're out of seclusion?"

"Girl, you're out of seclusion?"

The two turned around, smiling at them. "Sorry to have worried you. I didn't expect it to take this long."