An Autumn Flower

Sheng Li, after making Ying Lili sleep, left to meet Shi Zhihao in his chamber. Shi Zhihao upon getting informed about the arrival of the Emperor. He got down from the bed and stood in the middle of the chamber.

He bowed and greeted Sheng Li.

"Did the Prince sleep well?" Sheng Li asked him and sat on the chaise. He gestured to Shi Zhihao to sit down on the other one, who took his seat.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I had a good sleep. I am feeling refreshed," he answered in his soft tone.

"Princess Bai Yaling married my Second Brother, Prince Yongzheng, who's no more. However, my late father, the former Emperor, wanted the Princess to start a new life when she is young. He believed that other than Prince Shi Zhihao no one could be better for Princess Bai Yaling.

I wanted to know your views on this," Sheng Li asserted.

"My views are nothing special, Your Majesty. I am glad that the Emperor found me this worthy," Shi Zhihao replied.