I Will Be Back Soon

Grace lowered her eyes, bit her lip, and nodded.

"I'll be back soon. When I do, I'll bring you something delicious, okay?"

Grace's eyes grew warm. She lifted her head and asked, "You said you wanted to marry me, didn't you?"

"Yes."

"And you also said I'm your fiancée now, right?"

"That's right."

"I... I want to go back with you and meet your parents." Grace looked at him. "Is that okay?"

Evan Xiao stood up, walked over to her, and pulled her into his arms. "Of course I'll take you back. But... let's wait a little longer, okay?"

"Why?" Grace asked. "Am I not good enough?"

"What are you thinking?" Evan Xiao said. "You have the Five Elements Celestial Spirit Root, and you're beautiful too. My parents will definitely like you."

"Then why not?" Grace felt wronged. "Last time you went home, you were unconscious, so I didn't say anything. But this time, why aren't you taking me?"

Because your cultivation is still too low, you really can't go yet...

Evan Xiao hesitated for a moment and said, "I've told you before, I have quite a few siblings at home."

Grace nodded.

"The person we're looking for is very important to my family," Evan Xiao said. "This matter hasn't been settled yet. If I take you back now, they'll definitely use it as an opportunity to attack me, maybe even you."

"I see... So you won't take me home until you've found that person?"

Evan Xiao nodded and reached out to pat her head. "I'll be back soon. Don't be upset, okay?"

Grace glanced at him and smiled. "I'm not upset. Go home and enjoy the New Year! Have a good reunion with your family."

Evan Xiao looked at her face, lowered his head, and kissed her. "Such a considerate girl..."

......

After standing there for a while, Grace took her leave.

Once she walked out of the General's Manor, the smile on her face couldn't last any longer.

She really did understand Evan Xiao.

He must have his reasons for not taking her home.

But her heart still felt sad.

Her mood was still low...

She glanced back at the imposing gates of the General's Manor, feeling that although he hadn't left yet, she was already starting to miss him...

......

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.

The Prime Minister's Residence was newly decorated, with couplets pasted on the doors, lanterns hanging, red silk flowers adorning the trees, and the air filled with the aroma of food—a festive atmosphere everywhere.

The New Year's Eve dinner was always held at Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu's place.

As Grace walked toward the Hall of Longevity, she was swept up by the festive decorations all around.

This was her first New Year since being reborn.

Thinking back over the past twenty-something years, she had always been alone in a foreign country. Every New Year, it was just her and her son.

That kind of loneliness was hard to bear...

Now, her home was still here, her parents were still here. Being able to celebrate the New Year with her family was such a blessing...

Grace cheered up and hurried to Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu's place so everyone could eat the reunion dinner together.

A big round table, a whole family gathered.

Even though Grace Wan and Kevin Zhuo were an eyesore, it was New Year's, and with Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu and Minister Zhuo present, they didn't dare cause trouble. The whole atmosphere was harmonious and cheerful.

Warm wine filled every cup. Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu raised her glass with a smile, just about to speak, when Minister Zhuo's attendant hurried in and whispered something in his ear.