At the end of the day, you were journeying back to Mu Qing’s palace with him. As you walk, a civil god abruptly calls your name. After a brief glance at Mu Qing, the civil god completely ignores his presence and focuses his attention on you.

“You look gorgeous today—“

“Apologies, we are busy,” Mu Qing bluntly cuts in.

With a firm grasp on your waist, Mu Qing silently leads you back towards his palace before you could respond. Jealousy draped over Mu Qing’s face as he hastened you along.