Qian Renxue touched the faint blush on her cheek with her fingertips, an irrepressible smile rippling in her eyes.
"It's all right!"
She raised her chin slightly, a touch of haughtiness in her voice, though the corners of her eyes secretly lifted.
"It's only because I'm naturally beautiful and have a good foundation. On anyone else, you certainly couldn't have achieved this effect."
Despite her words, she did not look away, her gaze still resting on her reflection in the mirror.
Listening beside her, Su Yu could not help chuckling.
"Yes, yes, our Xue'er is a natural beauty. My skills are merely basking in your reflected glory."
Qian Renxue laughed at his teasing, her golden hair swaying gently with the movement.
She smoothed the hair at her temples, then lightly tipped Su Yu's chin up, her tone bright and teasing.
"All right, Xiao Yu, this Crown Prince is off to court. Be good and wait at home for me to return."
"Sure."
Su Yu raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint flashing in his eyes.
"But Xiao Xue'er, I see you're being naughty again."
Before he finished speaking, he caught Qian Renxue as she tried to leave, tightening his grip slightly.
Caught off guard, Qian Renxue went weak and fell straight into his arms.
Familiar warmth enveloped her, carrying his crisp, clean scent and making her heart skip a beat.
Su Yu's large hand gently squeezed her slender waist. A barely perceptible huskiness entered his voice as he spoke into her ear with a low chuckle.
"Xiao Xue'er, you think you can run away after teasing me? You're not getting off that easily."
His warm breath brushed her ear, and Qian Renxue's cheeks instantly flushed scarlet.
She raised a hand and gently pushed against Su Yu's chest, her voice reproachful.
"Stop