Rong Hua raised an eyebrow at Shen Shixu and said, "How about I help you put together a matching pair? I used to work all sorts of part-time jobs, including selling jewelry, so I've seen plenty of designs. I guarantee I can design a pair of one-of-a-kind rings for you two."
The idea had never occurred to Shen Shixu before. He had thought about what gifts to give Xiao Jinyi, but he had always considered things like weapons or jade pendants.
He had never thought of jewelry, and even if he had, rings would never have crossed his mind.
There was no custom in Great Qian of giving a ring to someone you loved. Still, he felt that if he gave Xiao Jinyi a ring and explained its meaning, Xiao Jinyi would be delighted.
"You're right. Now that I think about it, I haven't really given him anything since we got together. I won't go back to the Court of Judicial Review later, then. Let me borrow your place to make him a gift."
"You're welcome to use the place, of course, but if you don't go back this afternoon, won't that count as skipping work? Won't your superior give you a talking-to?"
Rong Hua was a little worried. When he worked in the modern world, missing work without a reason would earn him not only a scolding but also a pay cut.
And this was ancient times. Worse still, Shen Shixu was skipping work at a government office. Even with his changed status, he would probably have to pay for it somehow.
"It's fine. Officials in Great Qian have pretty flexible working hours. Apart from the daily court session, which we can't miss, there's no fixed time we have to be at our offices. As long as you report