Glory City.
Sunlight had just fallen upon the ancient city walls.
Early that morning, Xiao Tianhao arrived at the City Lord's Mansion to visit Little Wan'er.
They had agreed on this yesterday. Since he had come to the City Lord's Mansion for the banquet, he had only seen Little Wan'er briefly.
He had been away for so long. Now that he was back, it was time to spend some proper time with her.
Ye Ziyun's Courtyard.
Ye Zong had arranged for Little Wan'er to stay here.
Little Wan'er was still young and needed companionship. Ye Ziyun was lonely on her own as well, so when Ye Zong arranged Little Wan'er's accommodations, Ye Ziyun had volunteered to live with her.
It was just past seven in the morning.
Xiao Tianhao knocked on the door and soon received a response from Ye Ziyun.
As soon as the door opened, he saw Little Wan'er and Ye Ziyun sitting on stone chairs in the pavilion, looking curiously his way. Breakfast was still laid out on the stone table. They had clearly been eating just now.
"Big Brother, you're here!!!"
A delighted smile immediately spread across Little Wan'er's face. She climbed straight down from her chair and rushed toward him.
Xiao Tianhao smiled just as brightly, crouching down and spreading his arms.
A moment later, a tiny figure flew into his embrace.
Xiao Tianhao picked her up and spun around on the spot.
The little girl giggled with delight.
After spinning around, he set her down again and said,
"Wan'er, were you a good girl during the month I was away?"
"Mm-hmm! Wan'er was really good! Uncle City Lord told me it was dangerous outside and not to go out, so I never did. Big Sister Zi Yun kept me company and played with me.