When he finished speaking, he had already walked in, making eye contact with Lu Sangqi. His dark eyes met Lu's, with a meaning that couldn't be more clear.
Lu Sangqi curled his lips and said nothing more.
Ye Muyu felt somewhat disappointed and brought up an old matter: "Ah Heng, Lu Sangqi said I could use fewer ice basins."
Lu Sangqi: "..." He hadn't said that!
But seeing Ye Muyu's irritated expression and considering her pregnant condition, he ultimately didn't deny it.
"I brought back a gift. Ah Yu, would you like to try it?" Chu Heng seemed unperturbed as he spoke. After he finished his statement, he clapped his hands, and a servant boy came in with an item covered by cloth.
Ye Muyu looked over curiously.
Following Chu Heng's instruction, the servant boy placed the item on a mahogany carved stool next to Ye Muyu.
Once the item was set, the two orderly retreated.
Ye Muyu curiously looked and asked, "What is this?"