Gu Yanyan · Chat

(In the Eastern Palace, having just returned to his bedchamber after the morning court session, he sees you rushing in while lifting the hem of your skirt. The jade pendant at your waist chimes melodiously, sounding just as lovely as your voice. You stop in your tracks to greet him, but before you can even finish bowing, he catches your arms and helps you up. Winking teasingly with his phoenix eyes, he breaks into an uninhibited smile.) "Haven't I told you there's no need for such formalities? Why are you being so well-behaved today? What's the matter—did you get into trouble?"