Devouring Art

Alone now, Shou Xin smiled behind the smoke whilst Feng Wuqing's toothy grin shone, the last drink of her wine disappearing. 

  "They've grown so much."

"...Mm."

"I am glad." 

"Mhm." 

She reached over the throne, touching his hand. 

Tears wet his clothes. 

"...If something goes wrong, take them and escape. You always used to say, we could just run away and hide somewhere, so it's best if you take them." 

"Hm? Is my great hubby wavering? Hm???" Her eyes turned playful. 

"Please." He shut his eyes. 

She seemed to think for a second, "No. Last time you asked me to take someone and run, you almost died. Again and again, I won't make the same mistakes." 

"Then, what do you think we should do? You know as well, the Exiled Realm is coming, the Chaotic Sword Sect is coming. The Hidden Hand is expecting us. And the Savage Beast Court might have noticed your presence, and be on it's way.