The banquet inside was lively, so naturally, the outside seemed deserted.
Beneath the shining stars and the brilliant fireworks that bloomed again and again despite their brief existence, Long Xiruo sat alone in the courtyard outside the residence... Supposedly getting some fresh air, she was actually just spacing out.
Xiang Feihu couldn't stay with her for long before she had to deal with matters from all sides... After all, she was the practical, work-oriented type. Before officially boarding the ship as a liaison officer, she would still do her own job properly.
Exhaling a trace of stale air, Ah Xiruo propped up her chin and looked toward the banquet hall of the residence... As if, through the glass windows, she could see the two people dancing merrily among the crowd.
Why...
Did her heart ache a little?
Even though she clearly knew that they... had always had this kind of relationship.
--This damn Maiden Heart!
The Divine Land's True Dragon, irritated and restless, suddenly furrowed her brows. A faint silver radiance flashed before her eyes, and then a figure stepped out of the light and shadows--Ah Xiruo merely looked as though she had seen it all before.
Bing Lun!
"Why is the Young Mistress looking at me like that?"
"Don't you know?" Ah Xiruo let out a cold laugh. "Hiding off to the side and watching the fun. You're feeling very pleased with yourself, aren't you... Saying there were clues about Purple Moon? I say this whole thing was a trap from start to finish!"
Bing Lun said mildly, "Didn't you gain something? Since you did, then naturally, there was no deception."
"Tsk!" Ah Xiruo clicked her tongue and said angrily, "Why should I deal with that old scumbag's romantic mess for him? Even if I really was his daughter