Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 208: Giving His Wife a Present

Chu Lian sat up in his embrace. He Sanlang continued holding her with one arm, just in case she slipped and fell from the bed.

The wooden box was finely made and there was a hidden lock on its side. If one were to gently push at it, the lock would release.

With a clatter, the box sprung open, revealing the velvet indigo lining inside. A lovely pure white jade amulet was nestled within, completely white and flawless. The amulet wasn't very big. It was only about the size of Chu Lian's thumb, and it had been carved into a very life-like handsome steed.

Every hair on the horse's body was distinct. The detailed carving indicated that this amulet was definitely very valuable. Near the top was a hole threaded through by a red string mixed with gold thread, long enough to be worn as a necklace.

Chu Lian's zodiac was the horse, just like the original 'Chu Lian' in the story.

Her wide eyes glowed with happiness. It was clear that she really liked the very first present He Changdi had ever given her.

She took the exquisite jade amulet into her hands and showed it off to He Sanlang. With a sweet smile and an even sweeter tone, she asked, "When did you buy this?"

He Sanlang's expression had been frozen stiff. He had been observing her face the whole time- when he saw that her smile seemed genuine, he let out a sigh of relief. Only the heavens knew how nervous he had been when he had given her the present. Even now, his heart was still hovering in his throat. He had run through at least a thousand different possible reactions leading up to this moment- what if she didn't like it? What if she thought that the jade amulet was too cheap? But when he saw how happy she was with his gift, all his uncertainty had disappeared into thin air.

However, He Changdi had always been awkward at expressing his feelings. His reply to Chu Lian's question was just a simple, "I bought it in passing when I went to Su City."

Of course, the part about buying it 'in passing' was an absolute lie. This fellow had lain in bed thinking about what to give her for many days. It wasn't until the twenty-seventh that he had finally sent Laiyue off to Su City to pick out something very carefully. Laiyue almost died from how hard he had to rush for the trip.

He Sanlang had used up most of the savings he had on him to buy this small piece of white jade. He originally wanted to buy something even better, but this was all he was able to afford at the moment.

Chu Lian could sense the white lie he was telling, so she giggled and moved closer to He Sanlang. "My dear husband is so lucky. A jade amulet that you randomly purchased just so happened to be horse-shaped, just like my zodiac. It's even made of high quality white jade. If there's a next time, why don't you buy a few more so I can give them away as presents to my friends in the capital?"

He Sanlang's temples throbbed. Buy a few more? He would have to sell himself to get that much money.

Chu Lian presented the jade amulet to him on her palm.

The white jade amulet sat prettily on her fair and soft hand, dazzling He Changdi's eyes. He raised an eyebrow in question, wordlessly asking her what she was doing.

Chu Lian pressed her forehead into her hand and puffed up her cheeks. A little speechless from her slow-witted husband, she said, "Help me put it on! Didn't you buy this for me to wear?"

It was only then that He Sanlang took the jade amulet from her with a poker face. He lifted up the hair covering her back, revealing a fair and smooth neck. Then, he helped her put on the horse-shaped jade amulet with gentle hands.

The gold and red string stood out against her porcelain white skin. It wandered down her neck and ran parallel to the curve of her chin, placing the amulet right in front of her chest.