Shen Tang: "..."
Once again, she was deeply reminded of Tan Ting's grudge against Qi Shan.
She gave an awkward laugh, trying to ease the atmosphere. "I thought Mengyuan would say, 'Even if I turn to ashes, I'll still remember.'"
Tan Ting gave Shen Tang a barely perceptible eyeroll.
He scoffed. "If anyone's turning to ashes, it should be him."
Why go around saying prophecies that cursed yourself?
What if it came true one day?
Shen Tang: "...Uh, right. No need to take it out on yourself..."
As long as they had the option, the people under her command all chose to take it out on others. They never turned their frustration inward. But Tan Ting wasn't distracted by Shen Tang's few words. He asked warily, "Who are you?"
"I forgot you've never seen my 'Wuyou' form..." Shen Tang didn't trust Tan Ting as much as she trusted Qi Shan and the others, but she had still included him in her circle of protection. There was no need to conceal her identity and tease him in this situation, so she came clean. Pointing her thumb at herself, she revealed the bombshell with a hint of smugness. "I'm your lord! Surprised? Didn't see that coming?"
Those words made Tan Ting's pupils tremble ever so slightly.
Not only did his breathing quicken, but even his voice shook as he spoke. "M-My lord? Why has my lord come here?"
Shen Tang planted one hand on her hip and corrected him on what he should be focusing on. "That's not the point! The point is, Mengyuan, do you even remember how long you've been out of contact? You've been missing long enough to meet the official criteria for filing a report and being listed as a missing person. If any more time passed—"
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