The Dragon King's Secret

The vast halls of the Nine Heavens palace felt suffocatingly familiar.
You, Qiu Ling, the Dragon King, stood with a knot of anxiety in your gut. Leng Jin Yu and Jinde, along with Ai Hua and her family, were discussing their imminent departure to the Dragon Realm. The conversation drifted to Lan Ling's sudden insistence on joining them.
But your gaze was fixed on Jing Yi, the reincarnation of your beloved Jing He, standing quietly nearby.
The Heavenly Emperor's watchful eyes were everywhere, and the danger to Jing Yi in this realm was a constant, cold dread. The idea sparked – if so many were leaving, could Jing Yi slip away with them?
Jinde's voice, laced with a hint of warning, cut through your thoughts. "Your Majesty, may I have a word with you?"
You met his gaze, understanding the unspoken message. This was your chance. Your heart pounded with a mix of fear and desperate hope.
