His heart was incomparably gratified.
Every one of these young maidens was a breathtakingly brilliant heavenly girl, yet they could set aside their mutual pride for his sake and live together in harmony.
They did not vie for favor or throw tantrums, but instead considered him in everything, even thoughtfully reserving this precious, secluded time alone for him and Xue'er.
Having such a wife, what more could a husband ask for? Xiong Shaoqing secretly swore in the bottom of his heart that hereafter he would certainly exhaust all his power to place everything best in this world before them, bestowing upon them the most ultimate care.
The door of the hall was gently closed, cutting off the clamor outside.
Xiong Shaoqing turned around, looking at that peerlessly beautiful golden-winged angel under the flickering lamplight, nervously twisting the corner of her robe.
Her exquisitely beautiful visage cast an alluring flush under the candlelight, her golden eyes carrying a hint of anticipation at the impending fulfillment of her wish, yet also possessing the shyness of one about to experience her first romantic encounter.
Xiong Shaoqing walked forward and, not eagerly pounced upon her as Qian Renxue had anticipated, instead took her slightly cool jade hand and gently kissed it on his lips.
"Xue'er, you have suffered these past years. Tonight, I want to properly look at you first."
He took her hand, walking through the tranquil corridor to that indoor hot spring pool built of white marble in the manor's backyard.
The pool was suffused with warm white mist, the water's surface covered with tender and dripping red rose petals, and a faint, lingering fragrance pervaded the air, dyeing the entire room with an exceptionally enchanting atmosphere.
Qian Renxue's breath hitched slightly as she felt the man's fingertips gently pick open the