When Su Qiao heard where it had come from, she didn't know what to say.
After all that, it had still been "acquired" from the Imperial Palace.
"I remember that time I also took the emperor's crown—the kind with lots of pearls at the front."
Su Qiao: "..."
"Why didn't you bring back the dragon throne?"
He really didn't even spare the emperor's crown.
"That thing was too heavy."
Kaitles didn't realize in the slightest that Su Qiao was being sarcastic.
"And it wasn't made of gold, nor was it set with gemstones. It wasn't very pretty."
Su Qiao: "..."
Did he mean that if the dragon throne had been made of gold and had gemstones on it, he might have brought that back too?
"You're incredible." Su Qiao had no choice but to admire him, giving him a thumbs-up.
She had heard that vampires all liked splendid, dazzling things. It seemed that it was true.
"I also took some jewelry made for the Empress, as well as a Phoenix Robe woven with gold thread that the Empress wore. They should still be in my Underground Vault. Wait here—I'll bring them to you."
It was rare for him to be praised, and Kaitles was delighted. He rose eagerly, ready to leave.
Su Qiao hurriedly called out to stop him. "No need. It's already late today. You should go to bed."
Kaitles stopped in his tracks and stared at her without blinking. "Are you feeling better now?"
Su Qiao was speechless. She answered vaguely, "So-so."
"Oh." Kaitles hadn't heard a definite answer, and he looked a little dejected.
"Go to bed. I'm a little tired today, so I'll head upstairs first."
Afraid that if she stayed any longer, this fellow would go on endlessly and say something even more shocking, Su