Chapter 446: Death is Safe

Chapter 446

The door of the bedchamber was gently pushed open,

Zhao Hua raised her eyebrows and looked over to see Xiao Jingheng entering with a beaming smile, appearing in a very good mood.

She rose to greet him, and feigned annoyance, saying:

"The servants outside truly don't know how to properly serve, they didn't even announce when Your Majesty arrived?"

As she spoke, she bent her knee to kneel, but as expected, Xiao Jingheng supported her and helped her up, Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

"I ordered them not to announce it, so you wouldn't have to go to the palace gates to welcome me."

As he spoke, his gaze naturally fell upon the conspicuous purse placed on the small table by the warm seat,

He reached out to take it, but saw Zhao Hua swiftly grab the purse and hide it behind her back,

"My prince, you mustn't look. This is something I intend to gift you during the Longevity Festival."

"But I've already seen it."

Xiao Jingheng smiled mischievously, and then began to tickle Zhao Hua's sides,

Zhao Hua, laughing uncontrollably from his teasing, could only try to fend him off, which gave Xiao Jingheng the opportunity to snatch the purse.

He held the purse in his hand, examining it carefully, admiring every stitch and thread, and occasionally praising:

"How exquisite, I love it."

Zhao Hua pouted, "My prince has seen so many fine things, how could my humble work compare to those from the Imperial Workshop?"

Xiao Jingheng laughed heartily, "It's the thought behind it that surpasses many others."

Seeing that Xiao Jingheng had arrived in such a delighted mood, Zhao Hua changed the subject and asked him,

As Zhao Hua and Xiao Jingheng chatted idly, he continuously played with the purse in his hands,

The gentle swaying motion released the faint fragrance from the purse, which wafted into Xiao Jingheng's breath,

He inhaled deeply, remarking with appreciation:

"Zhao Hua must have put so much effort into making this purse that she could hardly bear to let it go, to the extent that it has taken on her own scent."

As he spoke, his fingertips brushed against Zhao Hua's tresses, caressing the fragrance of her hair,

"It is this very scent that I find so soothing whenever I catch a whiff of it."

Zhao Hua blushed and said, "My prince is just teasing me again."

With tender banter, she found herself embraced by Xiao Jingheng, resting quietly in his arms.

The light, delicate fragrance of the purse lingered around Zhao Hua,

She held her breath slightly, a gentle smile on her face, while inwardly pondering Xiao Jingheng's earlier words.

The scent from this purse brought him a sense of serenity?

Hah,

Some live in a way that disturbs the peace of all around them.

Only the dead can truly find 'serenity'.

However, since Xiao Jingheng desires serenity,

Then this purse, a symbol of love between emperor and concubine,

If he wears it every day,

I believe his 'wonderful' wish will soon be fulfilled.