Zhao Junyao reluctantly curved the corners of his mouth.
"As long as you like it..."
Only then did Xia Ruqing smile.
"Thank you, Emperor!"
It grew hotter outside, so after lunch, the Emperor stayed in Qingya Residence to rest. A slight breeze through the window made the bamboo rustle. A fresh fragrance wafted into the room, and they both soon fell into a deep sleep.
When Xia Ruqing woke again, it was already dusk, and the Emperor had long since left.
She stretched lazily and got up.
"Zi Yue..."
Zi Yue came in to attend to her.
After Zi Yue assisted her with her ablutions, Xia Ruqing prepared to take another stroll and enjoy the scenery of Qingya Residence.
"This place is indeed much better than Zhaohua Pavilion..."
The courtyard of Zhaohua Pavilion was very small; the house was right beyond the entrance gate. It had everything one would expect and nothing more.
Qingya Residence, however, was different. Xia Ruqing suddenly recalled something.
