For a time, the two simply leaned against each other without speaking.
After quite a while, Mu Ci finally heard Qian Renxue speak softly in a gentle tone.
"Little brother, why did you come to see me instead of staying at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye with those younger sisters?"
Hearing the faint jealousy in Qian Renxue's voice, Mu Ci smiled slightly, took her jade-like hand, and intertwined their fingers.
"Sister Xue, are you jealous?"
"Why would I be jealous of them? I just think you haven't come to see me in a long time."
Feeling Qian Renxue tighten her embrace around his arm, Mu Ci's heart softened even further.
Indeed, because Qian Renxue had to play the role of Xue Qinghe and move among the imperial court, Mu Ci spent far less time with her than with the others.
"I prepared a big gift for you today. Want to guess what it is?"
Hearing Mu Ci's words, Qian Renxue lifted her head curiously and glanced at him.
"Another miraculous pill refined from immortal herbs?"
Mu Ci shook his head.
"Oh, I've had enough scheming with those old nobles at court every day. I don't want to guess anymore. Just tell me directly."
With Mu Ci by her side, Qian Renxue truly did not want to think any further. Her red lips pouted as her arms around him began to sway slightly.
Who could possibly resist Qian Renxue acting spoiled?
"Let me say this first: don't be frightened."
Mu Ci gave Qian Renxue a warning in advance so she would not be startled by what suddenly appeared.
After all, in such an intimate atmosphere, having a human head suddenly appear before them would be rather shocking.
"Hurry up. The more you say that, the more curious I get."