Twin Bond

"Have you forgiven Brother?" As the glow faded, Nangong Nan put away her long whip. With a lift of her fair hand, the patrol squad behind her lowered their bows and crossbows as well.

Nangong Jinse did not answer. Instead, she turned to Chen Mo. "Husband, are you alright?"

"Husband?!" A trace of astonishment appeared on Nangong Nan's face. Then she muttered, "Could it be him?"

"I'm fine." Chen Mo shook his head, brushing the dust off himself. "She is?"

"She's my aunt, Nangong Nan. She was a member of the previous Wood Pavilion and is now the captain of an Elf Clan patrol squad."

"Captain? It's been so long. Your aunt got promoted ages ago—I'm the Great Commander now." Nangong Nan shot Nangong Jinse a small glare.

Nangong Jinse looked a little embarrassed. That was true. Two hundred years ago, her aunt had already been a patrol squad captain. After two centuries, there was no way she would have remained in the same position.

"You can all leave." Seeing that it was Jinse, Nangong Nan dismissed her subordinates.

Once everyone around them had left, Nangong Nan walked toward Nangong Jinse. With every step, the green battle armor on her body gradually faded away.

Yet its disappearance did not reveal her snowy-white skin. Instead, it brought about an entirely new transformation.

By the time she reached Nangong Jinse, Nangong Nan had changed outfits.

In place of the armor was a floor-length green gown. Her general-like majesty had transformed into the tenderness of an elder. Her golden hair fell over her shoulders, and her slender wrists were exposed.

"Well? Aren't you going to introduce this husband of yours to your aunt?" Nangong Nan curled her pale lips into a smile.

Her lips were slightly full, yet just right, making them look