As soon as she got out of the car, Li Menglu naturally looped her arm through Jiang Che's.
More than half her body weight leaned, intentionally or otherwise, against Jiang Che's tall, straight figure.
She raised her head, her alluring peach-blossom eyes curiously taking in the surroundings.
Everywhere she looked were antique red walls and green tiles, carved beams and painted rafters.
On the rippling Kunming Lake in the distance, several elegantly shaped stone bridges appeared and disappeared from view. Ancient cypresses towered overhead all around, exuding the grandeur and tranquility unique to an imperial garden.
"Your Majesty~"
A flicker of curiosity passed through Li Menglu's eyes as she asked in a soft, sweet voice.
"Where have you brought your servant?"
"The Summer Palace's internal exclusive area. It normally isn't open to the public."
Jiang Che gave a casual explanation.
Then, he took Li Menglu on a stroll through the sprawling imperial garden.
The two walked along the willow-lined embankment by Kunming Lake.
They passed through the Long Corridor known as "Strolling Through a Painting," then climbed to the Tower of Buddhist Incense at the highest point of Longevity Hill.
A gentle breeze swept by, carrying the fresh, moist scent of lake water and the fragrance of grass and trees.
This peaceful time away from the city's clamor and the calculations of the world of fame and profit was a rare chance for Jiang Che to relax as well.
But for Li Menglu—
The scenery was not important at all.
What mattered was that the man accompanying her through the garden was a top-tier heartthrob who controlled a trillion-dollar conglomerate and perfectly matched her ideal type!
So long as she could hold his arm, even a trip to the grocery market would make Li Menglu feel as proud and sweet