With matters in Liyue Harbor more or less settled, Ningguang decided to stay in the Development New District for a while and help Lin Yi with his work.
Naturally, Lin Yi's office became Ningguang's office.
He was always running off somewhere anyway, so he simply let his wife arrange everything however she liked.
Knock, knock, knock.
Lin Yi, who had just had a bit of a misunderstanding with Shenhe, knocked on the door.
"Come in. Report anything important first, and take this document to His Lordship on your way out."
He pushed the door open and walked in. Ningguang was still absorbed in her work.
Who could fail to love such a dedicated, hardworking, independent, and distinctive career woman?
Lin Yi went straight around the desk and embraced Ningguang from behind, chair and all.
Ningguang gave a startled cry. Only when she turned her head did she realize it was her husband, Lin Yi.
"You startled me! How did you walk in without making a sound?"
Lin Yi buried his face in Ningguang's shoulder, deeply inhaling that familiar fragrance he loved and clearing every trace of Shenhe's scent from his mind.
His heart already belonged to someone, so he would never betray his wife. It was just that something unusual had happened, leading to a few misunderstandings.
Sometimes, keeping a little something to oneself was not entirely a bad thing.
But Ningguang was perceptive and still noticed something slightly off.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Yi nuzzled her shoulder, his hands wandering mischievously until Ningguang swatted them away.
"Your hands are as restless as ever. Clearly, you're not ill."
Lin Yi nuzzled the crook of her neck, feeling thoroughly content.
"Being the Emperor is exhausting too. Let me have a kiss, and I'll be fine."
"You smooth talker.