At noon, the bright sunshine poured down, lighting up the courtyard of the Nalan Family Ancestral House, breathing new life into this ancient dwelling.
In a two-story building at the southwest corner of the Ancestral House, a pregnant Nalan Xiangxiang stood by the window, facing the sunlight, and gazed at the tranquil lake.
The lake's surface shimmered with light, and several birds, of kinds unknown, circled above, chirping incessantly.
As she watched, Nalan Xiangxiang couldn't help but reach out to touch her swollen belly, looking down with a blissful smile and murmuring to herself, "You two little rascals are causing trouble again, do you miss Daddy?"
"Alright, stop it now, I know you miss Daddy, but... Daddy is busy and can't come back for now, he'll come to see you once he's done with his work."
