Messenger Bird

"Don't you have ministers to meet today?" Li Xueyue asked Yu Zhen as the servants dressed her. Her hair was no longer dripping wet after it was thoroughly dried with a fluffy cloth.

Servants surrounded Li Xueyue as they busied themselves to prepare her for the day. Xiao Hua was working on her hair, a few focused on her make-up that was always kept light whilst expert hands fastened the lavender ribbons of her hanfu. Everyone's hands moved like a blur.

"No," he responded.

Li Xueyue was puzzled by this. She thought this was his usual schedule? Did something happen? When their eyes met through the vanity mirror, he winked. She hid her blush and glanced away.

Yu Zhen was fully dressed for the day, in navy and silver robes. His robes hugged his well-structured form, revealing his rippling muscles, and biceps that could kill.

"I have something to show you," he added on.