Today, the time-traveler clique gathered again. Gu Fang, as a family member, was still in attendance. Everyone first exchanged updates on the recent flourishing of their respective ventures and shared views on the challenges and opportunities they encountered. The atmosphere was lively and pragmatic. However, at the end of the gathering, Ying Baichuan casually dropped a piece of news that struck Lin Yi like a lightning bolt: "By the way, Lin Yi," Ying Baichuan said in an ordinary tone, "The civil and military officials in the court somehow got wind that Nianqing's leg injury has largely healed. Recently, there have been quite a few memorials urging him to return to court and discuss affairs."
As soon as the words fell, the gathering ended and everyone went their separate ways. Lin Yi barely managed to put on a smile as she saw off her friends. When the last figure disappeared, she immediately turned around, threw herself into Gu Fang's arms, and let out a wail: "Ahhh—! We haven't had enough of our two-person world yet! My husband has to go to work! What kind of human tragedy is this?!"
Gu Fang was taken aback by her sudden reaction. He wrapped his arms around her, amused, and said gently, "Attending court and discussing state affairs is a duty. Besides, since there's court session, there's also adjournment. Why does Xiaoyi make it sound as if... we'll hardly see each other again?"
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