Lan Shun quietly pushed the heavy hide away and stepped inside the room. The warm smell of food followed him in.
Su Mingxuan looked up, while Wang Mulan remained sitting quietly.
Lan Shun walked closer and placed the food beside her. His voice was calm but gentle. "Mulan… let's eat something. I have heated it for you."
Wang Mulan did not respond at first. She only stared at the bowl in silence.
Lan Shun did not rush her. He sat down on her other side and spoke again, this time a little softer. "You haven't eaten properly for days. Your body won't be able to take it."
She still did not move.
Lan Shun sighed lightly, then added in a more casual tone, "Qinglan has three cubs now."
Wang Mulan's fingers twitched. He continued, "And our Yue Yue… she also has a child now. A small one."
Wang Mulan slowly raised her head. Her eyes, which had been dull for days, finally showed a hint of emotion.
