The next day
Murong's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes to a narrow slit, vaguely making out Zhou Hao's figure.
The corners of her lips unconsciously curled upward. She woke fully, then said in a slightly husky voice, "Good morning!"
Zhou Hao smiled faintly, tidied her bangs, helped her sit up, and casually asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"
"I slept all the way until broad daylight. What do you think?" Murong yawned, then got out of bed. "I'll go wash up first."
"Alright, I've already prepared the water for you," Zhou Hao said with a smile.
"I saw!" Murong replied before beginning to wash up.
After washing up, she came before Zhou Hao. Looking at the steaming breakfast on the table, she asked with a smile, "You prepared this for me?"
"Mm." Zhou Hao nodded lightly and pulled her down to sit. "Eat. Afterward, change back into your phoenix robe."
"Hm?" Murong had just lifted her spoon and taken a mouthful of porridge. She glanced up at Zhou Hao, raised her brows, and said, "I just noticed—you're wearing the outfit I gave you before, aren't you?"
Zhou Hao was dressed in a purple robe, looking rather noble and magnificent.
He chuckled and nodded. "Mm, I'll give you a surprise later."
Murong paused, then smiled and nodded. "Then I'll wait with great anticipation."
With that, she continued eating.
Zhou Hao rested his chin on his hand, quietly watching her and patiently waiting for her to finish.
Murong slowly and carefully finished her breakfast, then turned to Zhou Hao with a beaming smile. "Alright, isn't it time to tell me what the surprise is?"
"Change back into your phoenix robe first, then I'll take you to see it." Zhou Hao wiped the corner of her mouth and