Xia Ruqing had just risen to her feet when Xiao Xizi hurriedly entered the room, an exquisitely carved redwood box in her hand. Setting aside its contents, the box alone was exquisite enough to dazzle the eyes. Xia Ruqing spotted it while her hair was still being combed.
"What is this?"
Xiao Xizi approached with the box and said with a smile, "Little Zhuzi, from Eunuch Li's side, brought it over first thing this morning. He said it's... a congratulatory gift from Commander Xia to you, Mistress!"
At the mention of Commander Xia, Xia Ruqing's eyes lit up. "Elder Brother?" she exclaimed. "Quick, let me take a look!"
Xiao Xizi hurriedly opened the box and handed it over.
The redwood box was quite heavy, feeling substantial in her hands. The patterns carved on its surface were extremely intricate. The designs of auspicious clouds and birds were breathtakingly skillful.
