Chapter 38: This Palace is a Man

  New moon glows brightly, stars twinkle.

  Every time night falls, on that infinite dark sky, the bright moon is the protagonist of heaven.

  That hazy moonlight was like a soft gauze that shrouded the entire earth, making it even more mysterious and enchanting.

  The originally magnificent imperial palace, under the foil of night colors, has lost its grandeur and majesty in daylight, but instead gained a few more quiet and enchanting qualities.

  After dinner, Han Xi saw that the moonlight outside was intoxicating and didn't want to miss it, so she proposed to Xuan Xiao Ran that they go out for a walk.

  Xing Xiao Ran listened and naturally wouldn't object, and even didn't allow Xiao De Zi and You Er to follow him, so as not to disturb him and Han Xi Tong's conversation.

  Ever since learning about Han Xi Tong's past, knowing that she had another man in her heart, even if that man is already dead, it makes Xiang Xiao Ran feel extremely uncomfortable.

  Because Tong Er is the woman he has set his sights on, no matter her body or heart, they can only belong to Xun Xiuran alone!

  Moreover, he had an inexplicable sense of fear in his heart.

  Although Tong'er is now his person, he always feels that her heart still doesn't have him!

  It was just like last time when he woke up in the morning, he wanted to get a promise from Tong Er's mouth, but saw her hesitation in her eyes...

  Every time I think of this, Xiang's heart feels like it's being tightly pinched by someone, and there's a feeling of being unable to breathe.

  Thinking of this, Xuan Xiao Ran involuntarily turned his head slightly, his warm gaze tinged with a hint of melancholy, quietly watching the woman walking beside him.

  Her face was as delicate as a white jade melon seed, with skin as fair as snow, eyebrows like mountain ink, a nose as smooth as jade, and small red lips. But what was most captivating were her sparkling and transparent eyes.

  Just like gathering the light of the sun, moon and stars, her eyebrows exuded a captivating charm that could mesmerize one's soul. Every time she unintentionally glanced back at him, he would be left bewildered and his heart would race with excitement!

  Perhaps it was the scorching gaze around her that made Han Xi's eyes, which were originally appreciating the infinite night sky, involuntarily lift up, and met those beautiful phoenix eyes that hadn't had time to look away.

  Looking at the beautiful phoenix eyes flowing with tenderness and fervor, Han Xi's pretty face couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

  "What's wrong?"

  Han Xi Tong asked in a soft voice, her beautiful eyes quietly gazing at the increasingly handsome young man beside her.

  Her raven-black hair was tied up in a simple bun with a jade hairpin, exuding a clean and pure aura, with delicate features, a slender figure like jade, wearing elegant clothes, yet appearing refined and unpretentious without a hint of vulgarity.

  Such a stunningly beautiful young man, from head to toe, can't find any flaws, so handsome that it's hard to believe!

  Even though it wasn't the first time she had seen Xiang Xiao Ran, every time she looked at his handsome face, Han Xi's eyes would still be dazed for a moment.

  However, compared to Xiang Shuang's handsome face, Han Xi preferred his simple and lovely personality that was easy to blush.

  It's just like this moment!

  Only then did Xing Xiao Ran's face suddenly turn red after hearing Han Xi Tong's words, and he quickly lowered his adorable head like a child who had been caught peeking by an adult.

  The words that came out were even softer and more gentle, with an unmistakable hint of shyness and embarrassment, making anyone who heard them feel a strong urge to cherish and pity him from the bottom of their heart.

  "There's nothing, it's just that your eyes are really beautiful, I couldn't help but stare..."

  "Hehe, silly!"

  Looking at Xiang Xiao Ran's humble and shy appearance, Han Xi couldn't help but smile slightly. He even reached out with thick affection, gently rubbing Xiang Xiao Ran's forehead.

  His soft and silky black hair was as smooth as high-quality silk, hanging straight down. Every time it made Han Xi Duan love it so much that he couldn't help but want to mess up the bangs on his forehead.

  Because this child looks too cute, especially his face, fully embodies the beauty of being androgynous at this age, making her feel an urge to pamper him when she feels sorry for him!

  Xiao Ran knew that his bangs had definitely fallen victim to Han Xi Tong's poisonous hands again. However, he didn't mind at all.

  The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and a smile full of pampering appeared.

  As long as you like it!

  He didn't know what Xiang Si Ran was thinking, but after playfully ruffling his hair, he suddenly discovered something and softly exclaimed.

  Then, she saw her move her small hand, and compared it with Xiang Yan's brain for a moment, smiling.

  "Haha, Xiao Ran, how come you seem to have grown a lot taller again? I still remember when we first met, you were only slightly taller than me. Now you're a whole head taller than me! Haha, Xiao Ran has really grown up!"

  "Hmm... Tong Er, this emperor has already grown up! I am a man now!"

  The delicate and lovely little mouth opened slightly, saying something with a hint of speechlessness.

  Looking at Han Xi's gaze, it was even more filled with a hint of sorrow and helplessness.

  He didn't understand, wasn't Ting'er one year younger than himself?

  In a few more months, he will be eighteen years old and become an adult!

  However, Tong Er always treated him like a child, even speaking to him in the same tone, which left him speechless.

  Because he wants to be Tong Er's man, Tong Er's lover! Not a little kid or little brother! Perhaps, he should do something to make Tong Er understand that he is an adult now!