Her eyes flicked towards the wooden box made up of crystal jade wood, and then back to Su Mu, a hint of nervous excitement in them.
"I have a little collection," she began, her thumbs gently stroking Su Mu's collarbones.
"Collection?" she echoed, her curiosity deeply piqued. This whole evening had been a series of delightful surprises, and she had a feeling this one would be no different.
Xu'er bit her lip for a moment, a flicker of something unreadable in her dark eyes, something more than just anticipation, maybe a touch of cunningness. "Come see."
She took Su Mu's hand again and led her a few steps to the small, ornate side table.
The crystal jade wood of the box seemed to glow faintly in the amber light, looking ancient and precious.
Xu'er's fingers, slender and sure, went to a small, almost invisible clasp.
With a soft click, she lifted the lid.
