Lin Wan crouched slightly, accepting it gently. "It is beautiful. Thank you, I will treasure it—"
Before she could finish her sentence, a sudden, piercing gust of icy wind swept across the open courtyard.
The warmth faded instantly from Wei Xiang's face. His eyes snapped toward the northern mountains, his body tense.
Someone had just breached the outer defensive array of the Supreme Citadel.
The cold wind swept through the courtyard. The little snow rabbit in Lin Wan's hands almost slipped from her fingers. She quickly caught it and looked up, her pulse quickening.
"What happened?"
The children stopped playing. Even the servants turned toward the northern sky.
Wei Xiang's smile disappeared completely. His sharp eyes remained fixed on the distant mountains. Captain Ren immediately stepped forward.
"Commander?"
Wei Xiang spoke without looking away. "Take Lady Lin back."
Lin Wan frowned, taking a step toward him. "What is it?"
"We're not sure yet. It could be nothing."
