Before confiscating their property, they emptied the imperial city and exiled them!

Chapter 293 Aftermath

Just then, a series of rapid footsteps, like a sudden storm, came from afar, the sound seemingly striking people's heartstrings and making them turn their heads.

Lin Xiaoxiao had been looking down, deep in thought, but upon hearing the footsteps, she instinctively raised her head.

What came into view was Song Wenjing's all-too-familiar figure.

He walked briskly, with a few glistening beads of sweat on his forehead, clearly having traveled a long way.

His handsome face was now filled with exhaustion, and the deep dark circles under his eyes revealed that he had not had a proper rest for many days.

However, when his gaze fell upon Lin Xiaoxiao, the weariness in his eyes was instantly replaced by worry, followed by a gleam of surprise that shone like the brightest star in the night sky.

Before Lin Xiaoxiao could react, Song Wenjing rushed forward and embraced her tightly.

His embrace was so tight, as if he were afraid that if he let go, Lin Xiaoxiao would disappear again. His voice trembled slightly.

With barely concealed excitement and joy, she said, "You're finally back! I've searched everywhere I could think of these past few days, I was almost going crazy with worry!"

Lin Xiaoxiao nestled quietly in Song Wenjing's warm embrace, listening to his strong heartbeat. Her heart, heavy with guilt, was gradually filled with emotion.

She sighed softly and slowly said, "I'm sorry for making you all worry so much... Actually, I don't even know what happened to me, I just suddenly disappeared."

Later I discovered that someone had harbored malicious intentions and used a mysterious spell to summon me back to my original world.

Song Wenjing loosened his grip on Lin Xiaoxiao slightly and gazed into her apologetic eyes.

Heartbroken, she blamed herself, saying, "It's all my fault. I failed in my duty to protect you, which led to you suffering such danger."

These past few days, I've been working day and night, poring over all sorts of ancient texts, trying to find a way to save you..."

He stopped abruptly, afraid that continuing would only make Lin Xiaoxiao feel more guilty.

Later, under Lin Xiaoxiao's expectant and longing gaze, he slowly began to speak.

"During that period, I frantically searched everywhere for ways to find you, but in the end, I found nothing."

Every night, I toss and turn in bed, unable to sleep, your image constantly flashing through my mind, my heart filled with fear and unease, afraid that I will never see you again in this lifetime.

At this point, Song Wenjing's voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that this experience had caused him great pain.

Lin Xiaoxiao stretched out her fair and delicate hands and gently stroked Song Wenjing's face, her movements gentle and careful, as if she were handling a rare treasure.

She said in an incredibly gentle tone, "It's not your fault, it's not your fault at all. In that world, I miss you and our lovely child every single moment."

Whenever I feel lonely and helpless, I think of the wonderful times we spent together. It is these precious memories that give me endless strength and allow me to persevere.

Song Wenjing gazed quietly at Lin Xiaoxiao before him, his eyes surging with deep affection like a tidal wave.

He asked softly, "Xiaoxiao, after going through so much, no matter what happens from now on, let's never be apart again, okay?"

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded without hesitation, tears welling up in her eyes, glistening and sparkling.

She answered firmly, "Okay! We'll never be apart again."

After saying that, she hugged Song Wenjing tightly and buried her head in his broad, warm chest.

The two leaned against each other, and time seemed to stand still at that moment, as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them.

The surrounding noise, the sound of the wind, the chirping of birds... everything gradually faded away and became indistinct.

Standing to the side and witnessing this scene, Song Yinu couldn't help but smile with relief. However, her eyes also unconsciously welled up with tears.

She silently took her brother's hand, turned and walked into the house, leaving the two lovers immersed in happiness behind.

From that day on, Song Wenjing seemed to have developed a special "aftereffect." No matter where he went, he always followed Lin Xiaoxiao closely and refused to leave her side.

Even a brief separation would make him restless and uneasy.

For him, the pain of losing Lin Xiaoxiao was too unforgettable, and he was determined not to suffer such torment again.

Even when Lin Xiaoxiao goes into the kitchen to cook, he will follow her around like a shadow.

Not only that, he insisted on helping, but every time he messed things up, he would accidentally knock over the neatly arranged spice bottles, spilling the colorful seasonings everywhere;

It almost caused a fire, nearly burning the entire kitchen to ashes.

Faced with the chaos and mess, Lin Xiaoxiao could only shake her head helplessly, sigh deeply, and reveal a sense of powerlessness in her eyes.

However, Song Wenjing, standing to the side, seemed completely unaware of the trouble he had caused, with an innocent and carefree smile on his face.

She argued vehemently, "Oh, I just really want to be by your side!"

As night fell, when Lin Xiaoxiao finished tidying up and was about to go to bed, she was surprised to find that Song Wenjing had already climbed into bed first.

He opened his arms and pulled Lin Xiaoxiao into a tight embrace in an extremely domineering manner, as if he were afraid that she would disappear if he let go.

At the same time, he mumbled something incoherently, saying, "From now on, I must watch over you as you fall asleep every day, otherwise I will definitely toss and turn and have no sleep!"

Hearing these childish words, Lin Xiaoxiao was both annoyed and amused, and couldn't help but reach out and gently poke his broad and sturdy shoulder.

She scolded playfully, "You, you're becoming more and more like an immature little child! Even our son seems more mature and composed than you!"

Upon hearing this, Song Wenjing was not annoyed at all; instead, he chuckled and said, "In front of you, I'm willing to be a child who never grows up."

Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head helplessly and leaned closer to him.