Old Madam Lanâs heart remains reluctant to let go after the reassurance. This grandmother still had countless words to say.
âYou go,â sighing after only mustering up these two words, âyou have things you must do. Itâs already good enough that you were willing see us at such a time when youâre so busy.â
âTake care.â Bai Yan looked deeply at the relatives behind her before slowly turning away for the sunlight with her children in tow.
â¦â¦
Demon Realm.
The sky remains a blood-colored scene as always, giving this world a strange yet enchanting vibe to the uninitiated.
âWelcome home Queen, Crown Prince, Princess, Second Prince.â The guards at the palace gate immediately kneeled and offered their respect to the family.
âHas Di Cang returned yet?â Bai Yan asks after groaning for a second of hesitation.
âNo Your Highness, the king hasnât return yet after your departure.â The demon guard says with a strong voice of admiration.
Growing quiet, the demon queen raises her head towards the crimson-colored sky with a longing look. âHe hasnât come back yetâ¦â
Involuntarily, the corners of her lips revealed a bitter shape as gloom gradually formed overhead.
âMotherâ¦â Bai Xiachen subconsciously sensed the dampened mood and grabbed his motherâs hand, âNothing will happen to Father, and I will protect you in Fatherâs stead!â
Bai Yanâs fingers lightly stroked her eldestâs hair: âDonât worry about me Sweetie, I believe in your father too. Letâs go inside, Iâm sure youâre all tired.â
âOkay.â Bai Xiachen obediently swung that hand in a jovial manner after that.
â¦â¦
Demon Mountain, a place perennially shrouded in white light after itâs inception. Right now a particular lady was sitting at the peak looking bored and in deep thought.
âSuzaku,â Tsing Yi the Azure Dragon suddenly appeared behind her and sat down as well, âis there something bothering you of late?â
Suzaku shook her head slightly and turned to the woman behind herself.
Even after such a long time, she had not yet gotten used to the fact that Azure Dragon had become a female like herself.
âIâm wondering if I should tell our mistress where the king has gone.â Gently pursing her lips, those eyes are filled with sorrow.
âYou know where the king went?â Tsing Yiâs face flashed a trace of surprise, âSince you know then why didnât you tell Mistress?â
Suzaku shook her head and smiled bitterly, âThe place where the king went is too dangerous. His Majesty has the body of a demon so he may be able to make it through that difficult road with his sturdy body. But Mistress is a human, I fear she might not be able to bear it. Also, the king warned me before leaving, that Iâm not allowed to tell Mistress about this. I have no choiceâ¦.â
Perhaps because of the deception and concealment from Bai Yan, Suzakuâs look became more and more guilty.
âTsing Yi, do you think I should tell her? If I really donât say and something happens to the king, what would Mistress do? She wonât ever forgive me!â