Zhou Cangyan didn't leave until just before dawn.
Before leaving, he held her for a long while, squeezing her so tightly she couldn't breathe. She had to slap his arm several times before he finally let go.
"Consort Zhao Hui has people here, so your presence can't be kept secret. If you run into danger, don't try to act tough. Wait for me to get here and I'll take care of it."
Song Lianhe kept her back to him, not bothering to respond.
'Speaking of which, she was still bothered by the fact that he and Song Xilan had become the officially sanctioned couple.'
But Zhou Cangyan was in a fine mood. He forcefully turned her face toward him and kissed her again before letting go.
"I'm leaving."
Only when she heard the soft click of the door did she raise her head to glance in its direction. Then, her gaze swept over the mask on the table, and her mood soured even more.
Meanwhile, Zhou Cangyan returned to his Prince Mansion.
