The morning sun spilled through the silken curtains of the Jade Eclipse Sect and the air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of blooming flowers from the inner courtyard.
Zhao Tian's steps echoed quietly along the corridor as he made his way to Rui Yuying's chamber.
knock… knock…
A few seconds later, the door creaked open, and Rui Yuying's delicate face appeared in the gap.
Her hair fell loose around her shoulders, and her cheeks already carried a faint flush from the early light.
"Oh, Darling…" she whispered, and surprise flickered in her eyes, quickly replaced by a tender smile.
Before she could say anything else, Zhao Tian stepped inside and closed the door behind him.
In the same motion, his arms wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her against him.
Caught off guard, Rui Yuying let out a soft giggle, and her hands instinctively rose to his chest. "You didn't even give me a chance to greet you prope-"
