Because of Lin Heng, the Zhao Family and the Mu Family had become quite close in Swallow Cloud City.
They said there were no eternal friends, only eternal interests—but then again, both families' sons-in-law were the same man!
The two powerful women, who had always secretly compared themselves against each other, found plenty to talk about at the family banquet as well.
Once the feast had ended, Zhao Wanqing needed to help Xin Shao handle the household affairs, so she took her leave first.
Martial Man quietly followed her out as well.
Rarely having the chance to be alone with the family head, the two walked hand in hand through the rear garden of Mu Manor.
Mu Liuxi still wore her icy expression, revealing neither joy nor anger. It was easy to picture her as a cold and noble sword immortal.
"Junior Brother, what are you looking at?"
"(*╯3╰) The family head's aura is becoming more and more captivating. I still remember our first time holding hands—it was like this too, except we were putting on a show for Auntie back then."
"Hmph! I was fooled by you, you fickle radish... you lecherous rogue!"
"Come to think of it, did you really come to Swallow Cloud City just to visit your mother-in-law?" Mu Liuxi asked curiously.
"Uh... of course."
"No, you definitely had another purpose!"
"(╯▽╰) Fine!" Lin Heng wrapped an arm around her waist and pressed close against her from behind. "Family Head, you have no idea how frazzled I've been lately. I've been muddleheaded all day, with a whole bunch of people plotting against me behind my back..."
"That big Martial Man can be a useful helper. He inherited Lin Ziqing's teachings... I went back to Western Continent to see whether I could find people from the Martial