When Yue Qiu emerged, his former beggar-like appearance had been completely transformed.
"Mm, much more presentable."
Verdant Green Maiden gave a slight nod when she saw him.
Liu Cailian supported him as they approached Verdant Green Maiden, whispering, "Husband, Lady Verdant Green Maiden wants to speak with you."
Yue Qiu was surprised. What did Verdant Green Maiden want to tell him? Why was she being so solemn?
"Don't stand there. Come and sit."
Verdant Green Maiden spoke.
"Yes."
Yue Qiu answered and approached with Liu Cailian.
The couple sat down before Verdant Green Maiden, with Yue Huan's cradle in front of them.
Verdant Green Maiden looked at him and sighed softly.
"Boy!"
"What is rightfully yours must never be handed over to someone else!"
"If you don't fight for it, you're feeding this foul wind of corruption. You could be letting even more people suffer the same injustice in the future. If you won't fight, I'll fight for you! Refusing won't help, and you needn't worry that you won't be able to hold on to it after I leave."
"At the very least..."
"I can keep two generations of your family safe!"
At those words, Yue Qiu froze.
"You stubborn mule!"
"Answer me! Do you agree or not?"
Verdant Green Maiden demanded sternly.
Yue Qiu still said nothing.
Liu Cailian hugged his right arm and whispered, "Husband! Whatever lies ahead, I will follow you!"
Before Yue Qiu came out, Verdant Green Maiden had already spoken with her.
She could not accept it. Why should the merit her husband had earned at the cost of an arm be so easily seized by someone else? She refused to accept that.
However difficult the road ahead, she would follow Yue Qiu to the very end. That was how husband and wife ought to