After their meal, the couple strolled through the streets, hand in hand.
Song Lianhe was a little worried. After all, they were under "house arrest" and ought to act the part. It was a matter of attitude. The last thing they should do was provoke the Emperor at such a critical juncture.
The Shadow Guard smiled. "Don't you worry, Princess Consort. Ni Cang and I have taken care of all the hidden lookouts. No one will come to disturb you."
"You... killed them?"
"What? Of course not. Ni Cang and I are good people. We just locked them up and will let them go later. They'd be held accountable by their superiors for deserting their posts, so the smart ones will keep their mouths shut."
Song Lianhe smiled. "Nicely done!"
Zhou Cangyan held her hand as they strolled slowly through the streets. Seeing she was in a good mood, he said, "Before I left, Grandmother told me she wants to hold her great-grandchild soon."
