Caihong perched at the window sill and pinned them all with its beady eyes.
Mingrui cried out, "A bird! Wait, I saw this bird before! It's Daddy's bird!"
Zhang Fengxi's face darkened visibly*.
"Goddess, you seem to be lurking everywhere," the Supreme General remarked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
With a huff of derision, Caihong glided towards Xie Jianyu, alighting on his shoulder with a feather-light touch.
[Crown Prince, long time no see.]
"Likewise, it is good to see you again, Goddess." Xie Jianyu replied. "What is wrong with my son?"
Caihong cocked its head quizzically, its gaze dropping to the whimpering bundle in Xie Jianyu's arms.
[Star of Unblemished Virtue came to the world bearing a strong connection to his mother. Although he is unable to actively chase after his mother's soul, he has always been aware of his mother's presence.]
