I stared intently at the two people upstairs, and for her string of questions, I couldn’t be bothered to explain, impatiently waving my hand: “There are many things you haven’t heard of. I don’t have time to explain slowly now, just pretend you didn’t hear anything!”
Shui’er was unwilling to let it go and muttered under her breath: “But I clearly did hear it! Besides, what harm would it do for you to answer?”
I was so annoyed by her that I finally growled: “Are you going to be this troublesome? Believe me, I’ll have the steward take you to do work somewhere else right now!”
That guy reluctantly opened his eyes, and the moment he saw me, he couldn’t help but inhale sharply: “How are you here?”
I stared at him coldly and said sternly: “Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that?”
The guy seemed to suddenly realize something, his gaze sweeping between me and himself, and a hint of apology crossed his handsome face: “Sorry, I was drunk last night, I, I… I didn’t…”
I couldn’t help but widen my eyes, staring at him in despair: “You didn’t what?”
The guy’s long, dark eyelashes blinked twice, then he lowered his eyes: “Sorry, we were both drunk last night. I will take responsibility for you!”
Damn it, why always this line?
I was almost biting my teeth to the point of bleeding, glaring at him: “I’ve already told you, I don’t want your damn responsibility!”
Qi Chenxuan frowned slightly and asked me seriously: “Then what do you want me to do?”
“I…”
Damn it, I didn’t know at all. I was unwilling to lose my innocence just like that, but what could I demand?
Moreover, strictly speaking, the one whose innocence was violated was Yan Ximo. If any compensation was to be made, she should be the one to say it!
Thinking this, I waved my hand irritably: “Forget it. Just treat her well after I leave!”
Qi Chenxuan asked subconsciously, “What do you mean?”
I curled my lips, answering unhappily: “After I leave, the real Yan Ximo will probably return. Maybe she’ll be happy to be your prince’s concubine. If that’s the case, just treat her well!”
Qi Chenxuan’s face suddenly turned cold: “That’s my own business. I don’t need your concern!”
I rolled my eyes in frustration: “Can’t you say something else besides that? As if anyone wants to meddle in your affairs!”
Unexpectedly, he responded expressionlessly with three words: “Not needed!”
“Fine then!”
Anyway, I’ll be leaving soon and we’ll never meet again…
I confidently replied: “Don’t you think that since you’ve known me, you’ve learned many things? Moreover, these are things no one else could have taught you, so you should be thanking me!”
I thought he would definitely argue back, but unexpectedly, he just stared at me blankly, without saying a word…
I felt uncomfortable under his gaze and couldn’t help but shrink further into the blanket, leaving only my eyes exposed: “Why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?”
Qi Chenxuan still didn’t answer, but turned away with a complex expression, walking towards the door: “I’ll wait for you outside. Get ready and come out quickly!”
After confirming he had indeed left, I quickly crawled out of bed, hurriedly putting on my clothes – in case those three maids saw me, I’d be teased again!
Just as I was halfway dressed, I heard the door being pushed open. I turned around to see Shui’er poking her head in, giggling and asking: “My Lady, the Prince asked me to help you dress and groom. May I come in?”
I quickly turned away, took a deep breath, and then pretended to look weak: “Come in! I was just about to call you!”
Shui’er entered and asked, “My Lady, are you alright? Both you and the Prince drank a lot last night. Sister Zi’er prepared a sobering soup, worried you might have a hangover. Would you like some?”
I quickly shook my head: “No need, I’m very clear-headed now, I don’t need any sobering soup!”
“Are you really okay?” Shui’er looked at me worriedly. “But ever since I entered, I’ve noticed your face is extremely red. Isn’t it because of the alcohol?”
I quickly looked away, stammering: “No, you must have seen wrong!”
The young maid tilted her head: “Shui’er didn’t see wrong. My Lady’s face is definitely very red!”
I felt uncomfortable under her stare and impatiently waved my hand: “Enough, you’re so talkative. Hurry and help me get dressed. We need to leave soon!”
Shui’er immediately looked knowing, laughing: “My Lady, you don’t need to rush.”
The Prince has already instructed that he will wait for you, telling you to take your time, it’s no problem!
What!
He was so urgent before, and now he’s acting considerate in front of the maid. I deeply despise such a despicable man!
Fine, he wants me to take my time? I’ll take my time!
By the time I came out of the room, an hour had passed. I originally thought he would be furious, but he was actually sitting leisurely in the living room drinking tea. When he saw me appear, he just calmly said, “Since you’re ready, let’s set off!”
Even in the carriage, my suspicious gaze never left him, staring unblinkingly, trying to detect something from his face, but to no avail.
Just as I was studying intently, he suddenly turned and winked at me ambiguously: “This Prince knows he’s handsome and suave, but you don’t need to stare so much, right?”
I couldn’t help but blush, immediately retorting: “Who, who… who was staring at you? Don’t be so narcissistic!”
“No?”
Qi Chenxuan’s face showed a mischievous smile, raising an eyebrow: “If you weren’t staring, why is your face so red?”
“I, I…”
I was momentarily speechless, puffing out my cheeks to argue: “I, I drank too much last night. The alcohol hasn’t completely worn off yet!”
“Is that so?”
Qi Chenxuan’s thin lips curved, staring directly at me. I couldn’t help but lower my head guiltily, avoiding his gaze…
What are you two doing
Due to time constraints, we went directly to West Mountain. When we arrived, we saw the Emperor and Lan Qiye walking out of their carriage. Remembering our previous decision, I nimbly jumped down from the carriage and quietly approached Lan Qiye.
Lan Qiye saw me, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes, but quickly returning to calm, then raised an eyebrow: “So? Have you considered it?”
I quickly nodded: “That’s right, I accept your proposal, but you must be responsible for convincing everyone!”
Lan Qiye lightly curved his lips, smiling in agreement: “Okay!”
Seeing him agree so easily, I couldn’t help but be suspicious: “Are you really that confident you can convince the Emperor to agree to the alliance? And Qing Han might not even agree, right?”
Lan Qiye laughed dismissively: “Leave all these matters to me to handle. As for you, just be prepared to return to Jing Yue with me!”
“But…”
Lan Qiye immediately followed up with a puzzled question: “Is there still some problem?”
I hesitated for a moment, and finally asked him uneasily: “That is, you will send me back, right?”
Lan Qiye couldn’t help but laugh: “So you were worried about this. Don’t worry, when the time comes, as long as you want to come back, I absolutely won’t force you in the slightest!”
“Promise?
As if afraid he might go back on his word, I promptly stretched out my hand.
“Promise!”
Lan Qiye smiled and stretched out his hand in response.
“What are you two doing?”
The moment their palms touched, Qi Chenxuan’s cold voice suddenly sounded from behind.
“N-nothing!”
I inexplicably felt guilty and quickly withdrew my hand, trying to maintain my composure, and turned to look at him: “Let’s go. I really want to climb to the rooftop and see what it feels like to have the entire capital under my feet…”
…
“Do you really like the feeling of standing high up?”
After hastily escaping from Qi Chenxuan’s side, before I could catch my breath, another familiar voice rang out from above my head.
