Chapter 720 - Hand creams are must in winters (1/2)

While talking to Wen Ru, Zhao Ming noticed his rough and dry hands and asked, ” Brother Wen, your hands have become too dry and rough. Don't you use any oil or something to hydrate them?”

Wen Ru raised his brows, not understanding some of the words she said. He rubbed his nape awkwardly and laughed, ” Dry hands are normal for men. If it is soft, then it's kinda worrisome.” he said proudly, earning a frown from her.

” Tsk. Who said that men shouldn't have soft hands? Because of dryness, you also have calluses. It must sting while eating or picking something heavy, right?” she asked while rubbing his dry hands in worry.

He was staring at her in confusion, wondering why she was suddenly showing interest in his hands.

” One minute”

She stood up leaving him bewildered. However, when she came back, she brought a small silver box with colorful beads with her and when she opened the lid, Wen Ru could see the white paste inside it, not knowing what it was, he asked, ” What is this? This thing smells like..coconut?” He asked curiously.

” Ah, this is hand cream. I have made it personally for winters. In winter our hands become dry so I made this thing to keep them moisturized and soft. This will keep your hands soft and fragrant.” she said while putting some cream on her hands, rubbing it slightly.

” This thing can make your hands soft? It's interesting.” He exclaimed while looking at the thing.

She smiled at his response. It's been months since she had made anything but since she came back to the lotus pavilion, she wanted to keep herself busy from thinking too much. So she made a few more items to spend her time on.

” Now give me your hand,” she said, startling him. Even though she asked him to treat her as a friend only, she is the Empress of Ji Dynasty after all. If Ji Cheng saw them like this, he might misunderstand and accuse him of betraying too.

He was hesitant at first but she took it and started applying the white-paste things called hand cream on his hand. It felt extremely soft and refreshing.

” It's good, isn't it?” she asked while applying cream on his hands.

He nodded while enjoying the massage that she was giving while applying the cream.

” His Majesty is coming!” Zhao Ming raised her head upon hearing the announcement made by the guard outside but she didn't let his hand go and continued doing what she was doing.

Wen Ru was surprised to hear the announcement and was about to take his hand back but she held onto it tightly and said, ” It's not done yet.” Her tone was cold and bossy when she said that, which caught him off guard.

”....”

He was lost in thoughts, shocked by her abrupt actions when the door of the chamber was pushed open and Ji Cheng entered but paused in his actions seeing Zhao Ming holding Wen Ru's hands in hers.