The State of the Eight Kingdoms, a World-Shaking Upheaval! A True Lord Kills, Old Friends Meet Again

Chapter 628: The Azure Sea Surges, the World Praises My Name! Returning to the Eight Kingdoms, a Gift for an Old Friend!

At the thought, a visible glimmer of anticipation flashed through Lin Changheng's eyes.

The second matter, naturally, was to instruct True Person Dangqi to look after his old acquaintance, Pan Lian'er.

He was not to exploit or coerce her. He need only let her follow her heart and live as she wished.

"I would never dare disobey my lord's command."

True Person Dangqi answered solemnly, then added, "In fact, she has been entrusted with important duties under me, in keeping with her wishes. It's just, just-"

"If you have something to say, say it. Why all the hemming and hawing?"

Lin Changheng frowned slightly, a trace of impatience entering his voice.

To True Person Dangqi, however, the authority of a superior shone through those words, no less terrifying than heavenly punishment descending upon him. His entire body involuntarily trembled.

"I wouldn't dare!"

True Person Dangqi immediately answered in a trembling voice, speaking rapidly. "It's her worthless husband, Fellow Daoist Cao's second son. His conduct has grown increasingly vile, and his mind seems to have become twisted. Not only does he treat her harshly, but he also clings to her relentlessly. Even if she wishes to avoid him, she can scarcely manage it. Her life probably hasn't been particularly happy-"

"Oh? There's such a thing?"

A peculiar look appeared on Lin Changheng's face. After briefly searching his memories, understanding dawned.

Pan Lian'er's husband indeed had serious problems. He could not bear to see his wife and Dao companion demonstrate her competence, manage a pavilion outside the home, or surpass him in merit and achievements. He believed these things undermined his authority as a husband and cost him face, without