Du Xixi lowered her eyes, feeling a storm of emotions brewing inside at Ke Lian's words. When she raised her head slightly to look into Ke Lian's eyes, her face remained calm and collected. Her tone, unchanged from the past, said, "Hmm, I'll have them protect me well."
"Without leaving my side."
Their hands intertwined, Du Xixi's words brought a bittersweet feeling to Ke Lian's heart. Yet, seeing the sun rising outside, neither Ke Lian nor Du Xixi could afford to delay any longer.
"The Military Department can't do without me lately, and there are things I need to handle with His Majesty." Ke Lian couldn't reveal too much about his plans with His Majesty Chen Yin, so he only hinted at it slightly, before leaving a kiss on Du Xixi's forehead. "Believe in us, nothing will happen to you."
