Qiao Mu snuggled into the nook of his neck before exhaling, "What if you don't come find me in Shuntian Prefecture on time?"
"It won't happen." Mo Lian was full of certainty as he turned his head slightly to look at her. "I make sure to keep all my promises to you!"
"I'm saying what if." The little fellow pressed, "If you don't come out on time, then I'll go find you at the Punishment Tower!"
Mo Lian nodded in both amusement and exasperation. "Okay!"
"Then you and Rotten Peach Blossom have to work hard together! Strive to get released in advance and come see me together." Qiao Mu yawned as she encircled his slender neck with her arms. She murmured, "I am also missing you, Lian."
She was already missing him when he had yet to leave.
Mo Lian turned his neck to look at the little fellow lying on his shoulder. He smiled tenderly as he stroked the back of the little fellow's head.
During this night.
