"I was thinking about my mother when Her Majesty told me about my martial duties. Mother used to tell the same to me. I wonder if she is doing well," Xiana said.
"I'm sure your mother is doing well. Why don't you send her a message? Once my workload eases up, we can plan a trip to the Yu Kingdom together. Although I can't make any promises," Licheng suggested, causing Xiana to raise her head and consider his words.
"It's alright. I will send a message to Father and Mother," Xiana asserted. "Licheng, you've changed. You were not always considerate of me. Remember how you used to mock and taunt me?" Xiana searched his eyes, seeking an answer.
"I admit I have changed in the course of time. You are the reason for this change and I feel happy about it. Forgive me for troubling you so much," Licheng said and pinched her cheeks after he moved his hands from her back to her soft, rosy cheeks.
Xiana cried in pain because he pulled her cheeks too tightly.
