A patrol of soldiers came upon Luo Ningcha walking alone. The captain said in surprise, "Madam Luo, what are you doing out here? It's the dead of night..."
"I want to see my son. Is that not allowed?" Luo Ningcha's tone was stiff. The captain's face immediately reddened, and he muttered, "It is," before stepping aside.
Luo Ningcha walked a few steps, then turned around and ordered, "If you're worried, send someone to protect me."
The captain did not answer. With a cold face, he selected two soldiers and continued leading the patrol.
There was only Shangguan Cheng in the tent, sleeping soundly. Han Fen was nowhere to be seen. When Luo Ningcha picked up her son, she found that the bedding beside him was still warm. This Moonlight Hall Master is pretty efficient. She got her hands on him so quickly. If only she were willing to become my subordinate.
Shangguan Cheng was bleary-eyed. He raised his head, then let it droop onto his mother's shoulder and murmured, "Where are we going..."
"We're going home." Luo Ningcha replied softly, kissed her son's little face, and carried him tightly out of the tent, as if the child in her arms were the only property she had left.
"Prepare a carriage," Luo Ningcha ordered the soldiers at the entrance.
The two soldiers looked flustered. One of them said, "Where is Madam Luo going? It won't be safe to leave camp at night."
"We're returning to the Iron Mountain camp. That is where my son and I are supposed to live. Prepare the carriage at once, or we'll walk back."
The soldiers exchanged a glance, bowed, and acknowledged the order before leaving together. One went to arrange the carriage, while the other went to report to his superior.
The carriage was soon