I awkwardly asked, “Bao Xi, are you a virgin?”
As expected, Bao Xi tilted his head and curiously asked, “What is a virgin?”
I almost fell over and my eyebrows twitched: “I’m asking if you’ve been in bed with a woman, that… that…”
This kid was determined to get to the bottom of it: “What is that?”
I couldn’t help it, this kid was too troublesome, “Have you slept with a woman!” If he asked me again, I really wouldn’t know how to answer; after all, he was still a flower of the motherland, and I wanted to protect him.
Bao Xi thought seriously and then answered, “Yes!” I collapsed, even Xiao Shang and Xiao Yang hadn’t, but he had! He then added, “I’ve slept with my mother.” At this moment, I really wanted to strangle him. From now on, another cute little treasure was added to my side, troublesome yet adorable…
[Volume One: Encounter – Chapter Twenty-Five: Princess Ping]
After playing in Bao Xi’s palace for several days, I felt that the imperial palace was boring to death!
Although the palace walls were large, they gave a feeling of constraint that I didn’t like. I preferred freedom.
During these days, I spent my time with Bao Xi in the royal garden, mostly in the antique pavilion. While I didn’t dislike the pavilion, Bao Xi always enjoyed eating snacks there, and it could get tiresome.
Yet, even when I grew bored, I felt indifferent. Nothing would change, so I continued to keep him company, hoping to accumulate good karma. This convinced me of my own kindness.
One day, while helping Bao Xi change and wash, a eunuch I disliked brought two ‘eunuchs’ to serve Bao Xi. After he left, they removed their hats—one was Shu Yang, the other Mo Ran.
Bao Xi pouted in dissatisfaction, saying, “Why is it you again? Wasn’t dressing as palace women last time enough? Now you’re disguising as eunuchs to sneak into the palace. Aren’t you afraid I’ll blame you?” I was impressed that Bao Xi could recognize Shu Yang and Mo Ran despite their disguises.
Mo Ran pulled me into his arms, “What are you going to do about it? We’re not here for you, little brat.”
