Morning.
After breakfast.
"Both of you, this way, please!" Luyi led Zhao Yulong and Bai Luoyu toward Jiang Ning's courtyard.
The two passed through the Round Archway and saw Jiang Ning sitting in the lakeside pavilion.
At that moment, Jiang Ning was feeding fish in the lake. Ripples spread across the water in all directions, while ornamental fish of every color chased after the food.
Jiang Ning rose as well.
"Prefecture Lord, Brother Bai!" He greeted them.
"Patrol Envoy Jiang certainly knows how to enjoy himself!" Zhao Yulong said with a smile.
"Jiang!" With a crisp snap, Bai Luoyu folded away the folding fan in his hand and cupped his fist toward Jiang Ning from afar.
A moment later.
The three sat down in the pavilion.
"Patrol Envoy Jiang, Miss Zhong Ling has settled in here with you. She hasn't affected you, has she?" Zhao Yulong asked with a smile.
"It's no trouble. I have plenty of room here," Jiang Ning said.
"Then why not let nature take its course, Patrol Envoy Jiang? It's time for you to start a family as well!" Zhao Yulong said cheerfully.
"Prefecture Lord, these words must have come from Prefect Zhong, who stayed behind a few days ago, right?" Jiang Ning pushed the tea before him toward Zhao Yulong and Bai Luoyu.
"Prefect Zhong does indeed have that idea!" Zhao Yulong nodded.
He then looked toward Linglong, who was quietly holding her tea and taking tiny sips. "And this young lady is?"
Seeing Zhao Yulong ask about Linglong's identity, Jiang Ning immediately felt a headache coming on.
After taking human form, Linglong was clearly curious about everything and had no desire to return to the lake.
"I'm the Master's pet!" Linglong looked up and said.
"Pet?" Zhao Yulong froze. Bai Luoyu looked at Jiang