Late at night, a series of loud knocks echoed outside Dongchi Inn. The innkeeper, while fastening his sash, slowly went to open the door. “Who is it? In the middle of the night! Don’t you know… Oh, why is it the Hall Master?” Lin Wantang strode into the inn, asking, “Which room is the Second Princess of the Merfolk staying…
The giant whale surged through the waves, its massive back carrying two figures who lay side by side, their heads resting against each other, as they gazed at the starry sky above. The cool evening breeze brushed past them, and for a long while, they simply stared in silence. After a long while, a voice broke the silence. “You know,”…
At some point, her face had become wet. Lan Wu blinked, and the snowflakes clinging to her lashes silently fell away. “Do you remember now?” The woman’s voice was low and hoarse as she withdrew her finger from Lan Wu’s forehead. “Now that you know, will you still seek revenge for your father?” Lan Wu trembled, stumbling back a few…
“Chu Chunhan.” Lan Wu looked up at the woman before her, asking again, “Why are you here? Did Father hide you here?” “Hide?” Chu Chunhan chuckled, shaking her head. “Do you think this is hiding? Isn’t it more like imprisonment?” Lan Wu’s face paled instantly. She stammered, “Father wouldn’t do such a thing.” “Has he been good to you?” Lan…
“Lan Wu, Lan Wu.” A small hand gently shook her head. Lan Wu groggily opened her eyes to see a round, adorable face. “Why are you sleeping here? Mother is worried sick.” “Sister?” Lan Wu rubbed her eyes, yawned, and mumbled, “This shell is more comfortable than mine.” “If you like it, take it back.” Lan Yuan took her hand…