Halfway, Lu Liangwei managed to calm her ragged breathing. She tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Can you put me down? I want to walk on my own."
She was actually worried that her weight would tire him out.
After all, there was a significant distance between the imperial study and Grand Phoenix Palace.
Long Yang, however, carried her like she weighed nothing and did not seem burdened at all.
At her words, he glanced down at her. Sensing her concern, he felt his heart swell with an indescribable emotion, making him all warm and fuzzy inside.
This girl was worried about him!
The realization pleased him immensely.
Although he was a man, and a strong one at that, he was still happy that his woman cared about him.
To prove that he was capable of carrying her, he lifted her a few inches higher. "See? You're not heavy. I can carry you."
In fact, he could even carry one more of her.
