Lai was sitting on a cushion in front of his small table, writing on a scroll. His gaze was soft and sad, Lai had been in the empress's palace as a concubine for 6 months, she had not even touched him but today the empress made an unexpected visit, Lai felt his heart flutter and got up in a hurry, he checked his clothes and appearance, not believing it was enough for her

"Good afternoon, Your highness, today you look as beautiful as every day" he said with a bow looking lovingly at her