355 Their Pride

"My wife is back! It's good that you are safe. It has been hard on you."

Heinrich smiled with bright eyes the moment Elizabeth entered the study room. He placed down the ink pen and strolled over with his arms open wide to embrace his wife. 

"Did you find yourself a mistress while I was gone?" Elizabeth asked shortly after noticing the black luster of a ring on Heinrich's hand. Her sharp aura surged immediately.

Heinrich's arms froze awkwardly as he nearly keeled over from the shock. 

"W-What are you talking about? I've been so busy with kingdom affairs, I have barely any time to cultivate. Where would I get the time to find a mistress?" Heinrich smiled ruefully. 

If he did go and find himself a mistress while his wife was working hard fighting on the frontlines for the kingdom, wouldn't she break his dog legs when she finds out?