Chapter 329: Challenge
# 329. Challenge
The Next Morning
At the Reflecting Plum Pavilion, the spacious and luxurious bed cradled the still-sleeping Fuxiang, who murmured softly, her voice a blend of sweetness and languor.
Her long, curled lashes quivered before she opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was Xu Qi’an’s sharp profile—his high nose and strikingly handsome face. He was already awake, gazing quietly at the ceiling.
“Good morning, Dear Xu,” Fuxiang said, her arms sliding out from under the blanket to wrap around his neck, stopping his hand from continuing its playful squeeze.
“Morning? You should say, ‘You were amazing last night!’” Xu Qi’an yawned and asked, “What time is it?”
“Don’t tease me. Your servant can’t say such things.” Fuxiang yawned as well, brushing her cheek against his and cooing, “The water clock is by the foot of the bed; see for yourself.”
Xu Qi’an leaned halfway out of the bed to check, but upon glancing down, he jumped up abruptly. “It’s already eight! You little fox, I’m late for work—if I don’t leave now, there goes half a year’s salary!”
Fuxiang propped her head up with her arm, laughing slyly. “It’s you who tormented your servant all night, yet you accuse me of tormenting you? Tsk.”