He secretly shot a glance at Xia Ruqing.
"Stop messing around!"
Xia Ruqing giggled and continued to tease.
"Emperor, are you unhappy?"
"Yesterday I also contributed. Won't you reward me with something so I can share in the joy?"
Zhao Junyao poked her forehead and laughed teasingly.
"I wish I could give you the whole treasury!"
"Is there anything you still lack?"
Xia Ruqing tilted her head and thought for a moment.
"How about... you reward me with some plum blossoms?"
"The wintersweet in the courtyard has already wilted. I love plum blossoms. Please reward me with a few that bloom in spring... spring plums or apricot plums!"
"Those red and white ones, the flowers are beautiful!"
Zhao Junyao raised his eyebrows.
"That's no trouble. If you like them, I'll have some moved here for you later!"
Xia Ruqing shook her head.
"Wouldn't it be better for us to plant them ourselves?"
Zhao Junyao twitched his lips, a bit incredulous.
"Now?"
Xia Ruqing nodded.
"Why not?!"
