In the study.
Assistant Minister Song asked urgently:
"I heard the men sent to look for Yaoyao have sent word back?"
His subordinate answered, "Yes, Master."
"Is there any news of Yaoyao?"
The subordinate remained silent.
Seeing his expression, Assistant Minister Song knew there was no news. He sank into his chair and said:
"It's already been a year. Not only have I been searching, but His Majesty has also sent out a great many men.
We've practically turned the entire Heavenly Phoenix Kingdom upside down, yet there's still no news of Yaoyao.
So many people are saying that Yaoyao may already have...
But I don't believe it. Master Liaoran said my Yaoyao was a lucky star. How could anything have happened to her?
Something must have held her up, leaving her no time to send word home..."
Assistant Minister Song kept consoling himself this way.
Just then, Madam Song entered, supported by a maid.
At the sight of Madam Song, Assistant Minister Song immediately rose and went over to support her, saying:
"My dear, you're not well. Why did you come to the study?
If you need anything, just send someone to fetch me."
Lord Song helped Madam Song sit down.
Only then did Madam Song ask:
"I heard the men you sent out have sent word back. Is that true?"
"Yes."
"Is there any news of Yaoyao, then?"
Lord Song said nothing. Seeing her husband like this, her tears fell again:
"Yaoyao, my Yaoyao, where on earth are you?"
Madam Song began to sob softly.
Lord Song immediately comforted her:
"My dear, don't be like this. Our Yaoyao will be all right.
You've been crying all year. How can your eyes bear it?"
"If I'd known this would happen, I would rather have died than let her go