Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 92 Happy Birthday
Jiang Lanye walked with a leisurely pace, while Song Yi walked exceptionally fast, pulling him along as they quickly returned to the Golden Palace.

When Eunuch Cao saw the two of them returning from afar, he secretly winked at Song Yi twice as she approached.

The two entered the hall and sat down. Song Yi brought out the noodles and smelled them.

"It smells so good. This must be the most successful bowl of noodles I've ever made in my life."

She placed the noodles in front of Jiang Lanye, then quickly picked up chopsticks, sat opposite him, rested her chin on her hands, and said with a smile, "Eat quickly, it's almost midnight."

Song Yi hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

After taking a couple of bites, Jiang Lanye looked up and saw Song Yi's bright, expectant eyes, waiting for praise. He paused for a moment and said earnestly, "It's delicious."

It's really delicious; the noodles are cooked to the perfect firmness and have a great chewy texture.

The soup base was especially fragrant because of the sesame oil added.

It tasted very similar to the bowl of noodles his mother had cooked for him back then.

Jiang Lanye had thought he had long forgotten the taste of that longevity noodles from years ago, but now, after eating the noodles Song Yi made for him again, the familiar taste, which had spanned several years, rekindled his taste buds.

Song Yi stared at him expectantly, only to hear him utter those three words: "And then?"

Jiang Lanye hesitated for a moment, then said, "Thank you."

Song Yi chuckled.

Just as she was about to say something, a few soft "whooshing" sounds suddenly came from outside the hall.

Song Yi's spirits lifted, and she jumped to her feet, went around to Jiang Lanye, grabbed his hand, and said urgently, "Quick, come with me outside the palace!"

Jiang Lanye was taken aback, but let her lead him out.

The palace doors were opened, but the palace servants who had been guarding outside were nowhere to be seen; they had disappeared somewhere.

Song Yi looked up at the boundless, pitch-black night, raised her arm and pointed to the sky, exclaiming joyfully, "Jiang Lanye, look!"

Jiang Lanye looked up blankly.

Several golden streaks of fire, trailing long tails, shot from the ground into the dark sky, then soared to their highest point at incredible speed, and then—

Bang!
Fireworks burst forth like golden shooting stars, their myriad bursts forming a dense net that completely illuminated the dark night.

The colors are complex, like shooting stars pouring down, scattering and falling, creating a dazzling display of light and color everywhere.

shhhhh--

Countless fireworks raced into the sky, their glow flickering and bursting in a riot of colors.

Song Yi stared intently at the fireworks, her eyes reflecting the vibrant colors of the bursts, the flickering light illuminating her face.

"Jiang Lanye, is it pretty?"

The fireworks were so loud that she had to raise her voice to ask Jiang Lanye.

Jiang Lanye turned to look at her, his eyes filled with boundless tenderness.

Noticing that Jiang Lanye had been staring at her, Song Yi quickly tugged at his hand: "Look at the fireworks, this is a surprise prepared for you."

"it is good."

He listened to Song Yi's words and carefully watched the fireworks that resembled flowing clouds.

It's so bright, so dazzling.

His life had never been so colorful.

"Jiang Lanye."

Song Yi suddenly called out to him again.

Jiang Lanye looked down and happened to bump into her as she looked up.

"Happy birthday."

The moment she finished speaking, a night breeze brushed the stray hairs at her temples, and her almond-shaped eyes still held a lingering smile. Against the backdrop of the fireworks that kept popping in the sky, Jiang Lanye's breath caught in his throat for a moment.

Heart rate drops.

Under Song Yi's surprised gaze, he slowly lowered his head. Unlike his usual domineering and forceful manner, this time he simply brushed his lips lightly across her soft lips, raised his hand to cup her cheeks, his fingertips trembling.

In the shadows not far away.

Eunuch Cao and the palace servants, who had been bowing and hiding, were so excited by what they saw that they almost cried out.

A palace maid behind him quickly stepped on his foot.

Shh—don't disturb them!

The kiss was so gentle. Jiang Lanye's breath brushed against her, like a dragonfly skimming the water, pecking at her lips one after another. When they parted, he deliberately brushed against her lips. Seeing her bewildered expression, Jiang Lanye pursed his lips and couldn't help but kiss her again.

After a while, Jiang Lanye finally released Song Yi and reached out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear. Song Yi was about to say something when she suddenly realized she had forgotten something and quickly said, "Quick, Jiang Lanye, make a wish over these fireworks."

Actually, people don't make wishes for fireworks on that day, but it's just for good luck.

Jiang Lanye was puzzled.

Song Yi urged, "Close your eyes and think about it in your mind."

Jiang Lan did as instructed.

He opened his eyes again very quickly.

"Have you finished making your promise?"

Song Yi was somewhat surprised.

"Ah."

"What did you wish for?"

Song Yi pressed for more information.

Jiang Lanye opened his mouth, about to speak, but was interrupted by Song Yi.

"Forget it, forget it, you'd better not say it. It won't work if you say it out loud."

Jiang Lanye hummed in agreement again.

Song Yi was quite excited, and kept looking at the fireworks as they were still going on.

Jiang Lanye lowered his eyes, concealing the thoughts within them.

I hope he and Song Yi can be together forever.

Forever and ever.
The fireworks gradually faded, and the night returned to silence.

Eunuch Cao and his group then emerged.

Jiang Lanye asked in a low voice, "When was it done?"

Song Yi smiled and said, "I made it a long time ago, I just wanted to give you a surprise."

After saying that, she pulled Jiang Lanye back into the palace.

The bowl of noodles was finished, but some soup remained.

Jiang Lanye sat down and suddenly picked up a spoon and finished the noodle soup.

Song Yi asked in surprise, "Are you hungry?"

Jiang Lanye glanced at her and said, "No."

It's just that this was a rare treat, as someone made the noodles for him personally.

Song Yi smiled and said, "I know, it must be because the noodles I cooked were too delicious."

"After your birthday, winter will be approaching soon, and it feels chilly tonight."

Jiang Lanye suddenly fell silent.

After a long pause, he carefully chose his words and said, "Song Yi, if I were to leave the palace, would you be willing to stay and wait for my return?"

Song Yi was taken aback.

"What do you mean? Where are you going?"

Before Jiang Lanye could speak again, she immediately replied, "No matter where you go, you must take me with you."

Jiang Lanye remained silent.

She immediately became anxious and asked loudly, "Did you hear me?"

Jiang Lanye said in a low voice, "I understand."

Song Yi stood up, feeling somewhat sullen, but then she remembered that it was Jiang Lanye's birthday, so she quickly walked up to him and suddenly stretched out her hand.

His expression was arrogant.

Jiang Lanye chuckled and reached out to take her hand.

"No matter what happens, you have to tell me, okay?"

Jiang Lanye lowered his head and played with her fingers, then said, "Okay."

Just like before, the two lay on the couch, embracing each other as they slept.

Song Yi fell asleep quickly. Perhaps because she had been on edge all day trying to surprise Jiang Lanye, she was now relaxed and belatedly realized how tired she was.

(End of this chapter)