Chapter 325, Qiantapo
[Pingyang Marquis Mansion]
Under the bright moonlight, Zhu Haomiao lay on the bed, playing with a murky ruby in one hand and teasing Diao Chan with the other.
"Head-suck"
In an excited squeal, Diao Chan clutched the boy’s palm, kicking her hind legs wildly, her mouth sucking and biting his fingers.
Allowing the pet to play with his hand, Zhu Haomiao carefully studied the ruby he was holding. Through the moonlight, he could vaguely see a shadow the size of a fingernail inside the gem.
"Tsk tsk, this thing has flaws. Even when polished, it won’t be worth much..."
Just as the boy muttered to himself, Diao Chan, who was gnawing on his hand, suddenly raised her head, pricked her ears, and looked toward the door, issuing an almost inaudible warning.
"Chirp~"
Following her line of sight, Zhu Haomiao nonchalantly put away the gem and the pet, covered himself with the blanket, and pretended to sleep.
After a short while, the bedroom door gently opened, and a faint, refreshing fragrance filled the air.
Almost inaudible footsteps gradually approached, and eventually, a shadow stood by the bed, softly calling out.
"Li Lin, wake up~"