Sang Yan hadn't an inkling of the situation and naturally didn't grasp his well-intentioned efforts, so she said, "A gilded nest, a silver den, isn't as good as one's own doghouse. Likewise, sometimes, sleeping in a golden chamber might not be as comfortable as in a dilapidated hut."
He Ying listened to her broken-hut theory and thought it was complete nonsense, but he had always been unable to get the better of her and didn't argue. Instead, he sighed helplessly, "You just keep opposing me."
There was a full serving of doting in his words.
Sang Yan's heart softened when she heard this, and she eased her tone as well, "Emperor, why have you come?"
He Ying glanced at her, still with that tone of helpless affection, "What do you think?"
Sang Yan guessed, "Emperor, are you afraid Xuanrao will harm me?"
He Ying said irritably, "At least there's a bit of a brain there."