Chapter 74
Shen Nian took the letter, and Ruan Jiqing left with a look of grievance, his figure appearing quite forlorn. Though Shen Nian knew perfectly well that he was putting on an act, he still found Ruan Jiqing rather amusing.
A person like that by the Emperor's side—at least he wouldn't keep the Emperor tense and on edge all the time.
Holding the letter, Shen Nian walked back to the bedchamber. There he saw the Emperor leaning languidly against the headboard of the dragon bed, his hair was loose and his robes a little rumpled—clearly he had just woken up.