Jun Huang chuckled, her laugh desolate like the night wind. Nan Xun pursed his lips without a word, his eyes filled with reluctance. Jun Huang lowered her head and didn’t say anything.

They stayed like that for some time until they couldn’t afford to. Jun Huang met Nan Xun’s gaze. “Don’t worry too much about me after my departure.”

“You are my wife,” Nan Xun replied. “How can I not worry for you? My only wish is for you to put your safety first and return as soon as you can.”

Jun Huang schooled her expression and took a deep breath. She gave Nan Xun a final nod before walking out of the tent. She ran into Ji Bo on her way to the stable. He was dressed in a silver robe.

“Where are you going?” Ji Bo turned to her when he heard her footsteps and arched an eyebrow at her.

Jun Huang came to a stop. “I’m just going back to the village...