Seeing Hua Yang's displeasure, Rong An quickly said, "I would not dare slight Your Highness. But this was the Eldest Prince's last wish. For the sake of the affection you once shared with him, I implore you to grant it."
Hua Yang had already considered the matter when she heard Rong An mention her elder brother's last wish.
But it annoyed her that even when Rong An came out for a secret rendezvous with her, his mind was still on her elder brother.
Hua Yang said, "I can ask my Imperial Brother to build a cenotaph for our elder brother. But you have to kiss me. Only then will I agree to do it."
Rong An led Hua Yang down the slope to a patch of orchids below. He covered her eyes with his hand and, lowering his head, placed a soft kiss on her forehead.
Hua Yang felt the scratch of his stubble against her skin, and a blush instantly crept up her cheeks.
