Impeaching Officials in the Golden Hall [Wishing Everyone a Peaceful Dragon Boat Festival]

After returning to the Song Family with his wife, Li Nuo made a point of checking on Mu'er.

He was worried that the assassination attempt on the street that day might have left her with some kind of psychological scar. As it turned out, Li Nuo had worried for nothing.

The little girl was still as lively as ever. During her training, she even took the initiative to practice for an extra half hour. When she finished, she said earnestly to Li Nuo, "I'm going to train hard so I can protect Brother Li Nuo in the future!"

Song Mu'er felt terribly guilty. She had once said she would protect Brother Li Nuo, but when that man had stabbed at him with a knife while they were out walking that day, she hadn't even reacted. If Sister Jiaren hadn't been there, Brother Li Nuo would have been in danger.

That was why Li Nuo favored Mu'er more. Who could help loving a girl like her?

That afternoon, Li Nuo did something rare: he didn't even read a book. He set aside the time just to play with Mu'er.

If she wanted to toss a sandbag, he tossed a sandbag with her. If she wanted to play Five-in-a-Row, he played Five-in-a-Row with her. And if she wanted to play house, Li Nuo saw it through to the end. The game was far too childish for an eighteen-year-old adult, but who cared if it made Mu'er happy?

Song Jiaren leaned against a pillar by the doorway, arms folded, watching the two of them sit at the stone table. They used a Jade Bowl as a pot and a few leaves as ingredients, cooking up a proper little meal. They were having the time of their lives. It was ridiculous, yet somehow warm