"Nothing important; I was just reminiscing about the past," replied Lou Cheng before motioning for her to sit in his lap. Lan Ling blushed in embarrassment before shaking his head.
"There is no need to be embarrassed; we are married, and there is no one else around," persuaded Lou Cheng with a smile. He liked she was so reserved and easily embarrassed even after so many years; he also liked to challenge her out of her comfort zone.
Lan Ling looked around and checked to see if any servants were nearby. Finally, after hesitating for a few seconds, she sat on his lap and laid her head on his firm chest.
"How was your attempt this time around?" she asked.
"Another failure," replied Lou Cheng with a sigh.
"I wish I could help you," she muttered with some sadness. Lan Ling wanted to help her husband, but her alchemy talent barely allowed her to be an assistant.
