Zhao Junyao realized he had startled her when he saw the shock on her face. He hurriedly put his clothes back on and called out to her with a faint smile.
"Qingqing..."
"Come over..."
Xia Ruqing slowly walked over, feeling an indescribable emotion in her heart.
"My lord, how did you get so tanned?"
Zhao Junyao was stunned for a moment before he said nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? A man should be rugged, not have skin as delicate as a woman's!"
It feels stuffy sitting in a carriage for too long, he thought. Somehow, it's not as exhilarating as horseback riding. Even if my skin peeled from the sun, I'd still prefer horseback riding!
Xia Ruqing was somewhat speechless. But then she thought about it, and it made sense. If a grown man spent all his time cooped up in a carriage, that would seem quite odd!
With this in mind, she stopped fussing about it and stepped forward, saying, "My lord, let me apply some ointment for you!"
