It truly felt like a day dragged on as long as a year; moreover, she was horrified to discover that she was eagerly, so very eagerly, anticipating Suo Lun's arrival, bringing her something to eat once more. She was so incredibly hungry.
At this moment, Gui Qinshao deeply felt that she truly had no shame. She had cast everything aside for a morsel of food.
…
A few days ago, Gui Xingfu left Linhai City on a secret mission to the royal capital to meet with Zhi Li about some urgent matters.
However, on the third day after his departure, Neishi Yanting Yi from Linhai City caught up to him. The civil officer had traveled nearly two thousand miles day and night, and he was almost out of breath.
"Quick, quick, City Lord! You must return immediately," Yan Tingyi said. "Miss stole your Commander's Seal, Madam took charge, and the Third Young Master led the naval forces to attack Chaos Stone Island to vent Miss's anger."
