Their first time is the last time.
With their house's liveliness lapsed to quiet, and the looming summer rain hanging heavy in the air, Tang Fan seizes upon a temptingly rare proposition of opportunity.
Goodsir watches Silna after a long day's work, and Silna watches Goodsir.
Leo allows himself to be escorted home, rather than jumping. Daimler puts the young prince to bed.
Each man grieves in his own fashion.
No man has aught of what he leaves.
The woman who will be Lady Jane and the man who will be her husband, Christmas 1826.
If Jiang Cheng kills him here — so long as he sits with Wei Wuxian’s body in this field until he grows cold, and he does not return to Lotus Pier — his life will have been worth its cost.
Two friends pause together briefly.
"You're a landsman at heart, but that can change."