Cao De, upon hearing the call, his fox-like eyes sparkled as he responded loudly, "Your servant is here." He then quickly walked towards where the Emperor was.
Lian Hua, noticing someone approaching, felt a touch of shyness as she tugged at His Majesty's sleeve and hid behind him. She had been so focused on looking at His Majesty that she had forgotten there were so many people around.
Oh my, had everyone seen her hugging and cuddling with His Majesty? How embarrassing that would be.
The Emperor chuckled softly; his Little Concubine was still so shy. He held his hands behind his back, yet couldn't resist holding her hand within his, his broad sleeve hiding their clasped hands.
Blushing, Lian Hua hid behind His Majesty's towering figure, her lips curling up into a smile as His Majesty held her hand. With great sweetness filling her heart, she couldn't help but lean gently against His Majesty's back, her face resting against it.