The image of the cold emperor of the Sanctuary Empire was hard to maintain in the weeks that followed. Lind was smiling ear to ear but he also was missing a few meetings even though he was physically there.
It was not as simple as joy either, his draconic instinct to protect his wives was stunningly strong. Ethry also became a bit tetchy to others unless they were direct family members.
The news of his wives being pregnant was kept hidden for the moment but a few wise women noted a few clues. They said nothing but helped keep Lind calm. Kin and Shi knew, of course.
They had to for planning reasons but the 2 kept looking at him with joy now and again. It was clear that the news of the babies helped Lind not be gloomy about the death of Lanbao. She would not have wanted him to linger on it, but he also confronted it seriously due to the danger of heart demons.
