Chapter 66: You two will sleep together
Xia Lin nodded enthusiastically. "Yes. When it was being prepared, he specifically asked for it to be simple. He thought you wouldn’t be accustomed to all the riches and extravagance that consorts are traditionally surrounded by. He wanted a place that would suit you, something that wouldn’t overwhelm you."
Hua Jing blinked in surprise, her gaze shifting around the room once more. "He really said that?"
"He did," Xia Lin confirmed, her smile softening. "And I think he did quite well. Do you like it, young lady?"
Hua Jing hesitated for a moment, taking in the understated elegance of the space. It was so in tune with her preferences that it left her slightly stunned. In her original world, she had always gravitated toward simplicity. Even though her job had often placed her in elaborate settings, her personal tastes leaned toward the minimal.
"It’s perfect," Hua Jing finally said, her voice quiet.
A warmth spread through her chest at the thought of Zhao Yan taking the time to create a place that would make her feel comfortable. It wasn’t something she had expected from him, and the effort behind it touched her in a way she hadn’t anticipated. For a moment, she wondered what the Zhao Yan of this world truly thought of her.
"This way, my lady," Xia Lin interrupted her thoughts, motioning toward another door. "I’ll show you your bedroom."
Hua Jing followed her through a short hallway until they reached a spacious room at the end. The bedroom was just as tastefully decorated as the rest of the house. The bed was large, draped with soft white linens and accented with embroidered pillows. A small vanity stood by the window, and a wardrobe was tucked neatly into the corner.
"This will be your bedroom," Xia Lin said cheerfully. "It’s where you’ll sleep, of course, and also where you and the prince will stay together when it’s his turn to visit."