Chapter Fifty

  Xuan Tian Qi's eyebrows slightly furrowed, her eyes swept lightly over Shu Zhen and the others, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her pupils. Unfortunately, Shu Zhen, who had been keeping her head down and eyes lowered, didn't notice it at all, still acting out her weak and gentle demeanor.

  "What's going on?"

  Xuan Tian Qi asked, her tone as gentle as water, like a lover's tender words, making people who heard it feel romantic and fluttery, also making Shu Zhen's face blush and heart skip a beat, secretly rejoicing without realizing that this sentence was actually directed at Han Xi Tong in front of her.

  Her gaze at Han Xi Tong's phoenix eyes was even more warm and jade-like! The always self-righteous and sentimental Shu Zhen, naturally rushed to the front of Han Xi Tong, pretending to be pitiful and sad, with a handkerchief in hand, wiping away non-existent tears from her eyes, and then proceeded to cry and complain to Xuan Tian Qi like Du E.

  "Please, Your Highness, do justice for Zhenzhen. She was just passing by here and was knocked down by this little palace maid. I don't blame her, but who would have thought that they would maliciously insult Zhenzhen and even hit Zhenzhen's servant girl? Luckily, you appeared in time, or else..."

  "Oh no, it hurts so much, waaah... Your Highness, save me..."

  "Help! Your Highness..."

  Shu Zhen said, those two mandarin ducks and willows also shouted with exaggerated faces, as if Han Xi Tong had killed their ancestors for eighteen generations! Seeing this, the corner of Han Xi Tong's mouth twitched involuntarily.

  In her heart, she thought, "It's really true that people from the same family are not like one household, but rather two slaves and their master are all the same!"

  However, upon hearing the three maids' energetic performance, Han Xi's eyes seemed to be those of a bystander, standing there with her hands clasped around her chest and a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, as if she wasn't the one they had been accusing all along.

  Just then, Xing Yu Chen, who was flying a kite on the other side, also saw something unusual and lost interest in playing with the kite. He threw the kite to Little Chen Zi behind him and walked towards this side with his feet. Although he didn't know what was going on, Xing Yu Chen was a very protective person. Without even looking at Shu Zhen Zhen, who was crying miserably, she rushed towards Han Xi Tong because of her short stature, and could only hug Han Xi Tong's thigh. The scene was extremely cute.

  Moreover, he looked at Han Xi's round little face with a worried expression.

  "Sister, what's wrong? Is someone bullying you? Yuer will help sister beat up the bad guy!"

  Even at the age of four, Xuan Yu Chen's thoughts were very clear and he was very determined in his heart. The sister he liked was not a bad person, even if she was mean to others, it was because that person deserved to die! Hearing Xuan Yu Chen's words and seeing the concern and protection on his adorable little face made Han Xi Tong's heart warm up.

  After all, she had been an orphan since childhood, without parents or siblings, so at this moment seeing Xuan Yu Chen, Han Xi Tong's heart had long regarded him as a younger brother. Now looking at Xuan Yu Chen's concern for her, how could it not make her feel tender?

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's eyes curved slightly as she bent down and pinched Xing Yu Chen's adorable and tender little face, saying with a warm and charming smile.

  "Don't worry, Jade, how could anything happen to sister?"

  When it comes to being bullied, it's someone else's turn! After all, whether in modern times or here, Han Xixi is not so easily bullied by others!

  Xing Yu Chen heard Han Xi Tong's words and nodded in relief, then saw Xing Tian Qi and greeted her with a polite and affectionate smile.

  "Crown Prince brother, you're here too! Are they bullying sister? Crown Prince brother wants to help sister beat the bad guys!"

  When hearing Xuan Yu Chen's words, Xuan Tian Qi's face wore a warm smile, with doting in her eyes.

  After all, for this youngest of the fifteen brothers, although not born of the same mother, he was extremely fond of Xuan Yu Chen. Now seeing Xuan Yu Chen so biased towards Han Xi Tong, it was somewhat astonishing to Xuan Tian Qi.

  Because he had never seen Xuan Yu Chen like this before, protecting someone so much. Now seeing his relationship with Han Xi Tong, it seems that regardless of age or sex, everyone will be captivated by Han Xi Tong!

  Thinking so in her heart, Tianqi smiled elegantly and said.

  "Of course, how can the Crown Prince allow anyone to bully Hye-tae?"

  After finishing speaking, Tianqi raised a pair of narrow and deep eyes filled with warmth to look at Han Xuetong beside her, asking gently.

  "What just happened?"

  "It's nothing, I just can't stand it when some people think they're superior and can insult or even hit others at will, so I taught them a lesson!"

  Han Xi Tong said as a matter of fact, with an even more calm and serene expression on her face.

  However, her "gentle" scolding made Yuanyang and Liu'er almost vomit blood. This is not surprising! After all, when Han Xi Tong disciplined them, she would always hit them in inconspicuous places, so that outsiders couldn't see it. But only the people involved knew what kind of pain it was, and the two of them had been bedridden for at least a month.

  Compared to Yuanyang and Liu'er, Shujing thought that the prince's appearance would be an opportunity for her to take charge, so she continued to play the role of weak and timid Shujing. Even if she was foolish, it was clear that Han Xiting was not someone to be trifled with. Moreover, judging from the way Han Xiting interacted with the prince and the 15th prince, Shujing's intestines turned green with regret.

  I thought Han Xi Tong was just an inconspicuous and unloved woman, but who knew that the Crown Prince and the Fifteenth Prince would treat her so well. If this matter gets out of hand, she will be the one most disadvantaged!

  At this point, Shu Zhen's heart was in a panic, and her whole face turned white in an instant. Just then, Cui Tianqi's gaze also fell on her.

  Although many people say that the current prince is gentle to others, it does not mean that he is gentle to everyone. Especially those who want to harm the people he cares about, he will never let them off so easily!

  Feeling Xiang Tianqi's sharp gaze on her, Shu Zhenzhen felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, and her back was instantly drenched in sweat.

  Jing Tianqi's face was still as gentle and beautiful as jade, with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth that was still enchanting. However, at this moment, Jing Tianqi's gaze made Shu Zhenzhen feel a chill in her heart, as if she had been locked in by a bloodthirsty beast. Suddenly, her whole body trembled, and her legs softened, causing her to fall straight to the ground.

  "Your Highness, I..."

  "Unexpectedly, Shu Xiang is a kind and courteous person, Shu Daren is an honest official, but the daughter they taught turned out to be so arrogant, daring to beat someone privately in the imperial palace, disregarding the law. It seems that Miss Shu should go to Si Miao Tang for some self-reflection!"

  Tian Qi's voice was still very gentle and enchanting, but to Shu Zhenzhen, it was like a cold wind blowing across the snowy ground, making her whole body tremble with anxiety.

  Because of Si Miao Tang, this place is specially closed for some offenders who are under 18 years old and have not changed after repeated corrections. No matter if you are the children of officials or even princes and princesses, once you commit a crime, you will be sent here for reeducation through labor!

  Inside, there are people who specialize in teaching various etiquette and Tianxuan Imperial Laws, and they are particularly ruthless. No matter how noble your identity is, everyone is equal inside.

  The environment was even more terrible. So when Shu Zhen heard Cui Tianqi's words, her heart was even more panicked and disordered, frightened to the point of losing her composure.

  Because I used to hear others say that the current prince is gentle and elegant, kind to people, who knew that today's encounter would reveal that this gentle prince gives people a feeling like the cold wind in December, with a chill that seems to come from the bottom of his heart.

  Who says the current prince is a good kind of person!?!

  In her eyes, he is just a paper tiger!

  Shu Zhenzhen thought about it and suddenly felt that the whole world was collapsing, scaring her so much that she really cried this time, still constantly kneeling on the ground begging for mercy.

  "Your Highness, Zhenzhen was momentarily confused, this is a complete misunderstanding. Zhenzhen was wrong, I apologize on her behalf, please forgive Zhenzhen this one time..."

  Shu Zhen suddenly burst into tears, her nose and eyes streaming with tears, smudging the thick makeup on her face, looking quite frightening.

  At this, Han Xi's eyes only swept over Shu Zhenzhen and didn't want to stay on her for a moment, but instead fell on the man in apricot yellow robes, full of dignity and stature.

  Looking at Tian Qi's attire, he knew that he had just come down from the palace and hadn't had time to change his clothes. The dragon robe on him didn't have the same elegance as when he wore white clothes, but instead had a majestic and towering air of a eunuch's uniform.

  At this moment, he is just standing there quietly, even if he doesn't make a sound, his presence still can't be ignored.

  He was like a gemstone exposed to the sunlight, emitting dazzling rays of light, so brilliant that even the sun, moon and stars seemed dull in comparison!

  At this moment, he exudes an aura of nobility and a majestic demeanor that is evident in his eyebrows and entire being, leaving nothing to be desired!

  His majestic and dazzling appearance made Han Xi's eyes dazed for a moment, but she quickly came back to her senses.

  The stunning gaze in Han Xi's eyes made Jing Tianqi's heart skip a beat, warm and gentle, as if the calm lake of her heart had been blown by the spring breeze, stirring up a light ripple, the smile on her lips deepened, and the soft glow emanating from her eyes almost drowned people.

  However, when his gaze fell on Shu Zhenzhen beside him, although there was a smile on his lips, the smile did not reach his eyes.

  Being stared at by Tian Qi, Shu Zhen's heart became even more fearful, afraid that the prince would not forgive her. So, Shu Zhen shifted her target and began to plead with Han Xi Tong beside her.

  "Miss, I'm sorry. Just now it was all Zhenzhen's fault. Zhenzhen apologizes to you, please forgive Zhenzhen!"

  Looking at Shu Zhenzhen's pitiful appearance as she begged for herself, it was a stark contrast to her arrogant and domineering demeanor just moments before, when her eyes seemed to be on top of her head. It was as if they were two different people. This also made it clear that Shu Zhenzhen was only a hypocrite who cheated the kind and feared the evil.

  I just saw her dressed so simply, thinking she was just a minor figure, easy to bully. Now seeing the Crown Prince and the 15th Prince's attitude towards her, I immediately changed my face. People like this really make me sick.

  "You think I'm the one who wants to apologize?"

  "Uh..." Hearing Hanhee's words with a hint of implication, Soo-jin's face stiffened instantly.

  Because she was already very reluctant to beg for mercy from Han Xi Tong, now Han Xi Tong's intention is to make this dignified and noble granddaughter of the Shu Xiang Marquis apologize to a humble palace maid by her side! This is simply the greatest insult to her!

  Of course, Han Xi Tong also grasped this point. She knew that people like Shu Zhenzhen were arrogant and looked down on those with lower social status than her. Now, making her apologize to You Er was the best punishment for her!

  Shu Zhen's face flashed with embarrassment, entanglement, anger and resentment, all in an instant, changing as quickly as a revolving lantern, absolutely stunning!

  Although Shu Zhen was angry and unwilling in her heart, she was even more afraid that she would be sent to Si Miao Tang for confinement. For them, the rich family children, Si Miao Tang was like a purgatory on earth. Even if someone had reformed after being locked up in Si Miao Tang, others would still look down on them! At that time, she would definitely become the laughing stock and object of ridicule of the Tian Xuan aristocracy!

  After weighing it in her heart, Shu Zhen's face still showed a wronged and pitiful expression, and she spoke to Rong Er in the most remorseful and gentle tone.

  "Miss, sorry about that, it was Jingjing being rude just now, please don't mind."

  Listening to Shu Zhen's words, You Er's heart was so excited!

  Because in the imperial palace, these slaves are the cheapest. If they follow a good master, their days will be better. If they follow a bad master, they will starve and beat them, which is normal. Their lives are even cheaper than dogs!

  So, living in a palace for too long will gradually make one forget what it means to be human with dignity.

  But now it's different, at this moment, You'er seems to have felt what dignity is again, how can she not be excited!? More is moved. Also secretly thought in her heart, from now on must work hard to serve the young master, because it was the young master who gave back her dignity!

  You'er's heart was racing with excitement, and as he glanced over at Han Xi's encouraging gaze, a smile spread across his face.

  However, You'er is still a very tactful person. After all, Shu Zhen's grandfather was the current Grand Councilor and her aunt was the Honorable Consort Shu. If things got out of hand, it wouldn't be good, so they decided to let it go.

  So Rong'er immediately pretended to be sincere and helped Shu Zhen up, saying proper words.

  "Good girl, you've really wronged me. It's all just a misunderstanding. Please get up quickly, good girl!"

  Speaking of acting, Rourou is actually quite diligent!

  Knowing that Ruo Er didn't want to make a big deal out of it, Han Xi smiled lightly and blinked her bright eyes at Xuan Tian Qi, who returned the smile.

  Immediately afterwards, when facing Shang Shu Zhenzhen, she was again gentle yet majestic and dignified, every move showcasing the royal family's majesty!

  "Since it was a misunderstanding this time, I don't want to make a big deal out of it either. However, please, Miss Shu, don't have such misunderstandings again." //Baidu search for the latest chapter of Zhu Bajie//

  "Yes, Zhenzhen obeys the Crown Prince's words. Zhenzhen takes her leave first."

  Seeing the prince no longer pursuing the matter, Shu Zhen let out a sigh of relief and was eager to leave this place. It wasn't just the humiliation she had suffered earlier, but also the prince's demeanor, which although gentle as the wind, refined and elegant, gave her a sense of intimidation that made her not dare get too close. Perhaps this was the majesty of the imperial family!

  After Dai Shu Zhen and the three masters and servants left in a sorry state, Han Xi's eyes blinked with her beautiful watery eyes, her red lips curled up, with a hint of teasing, and she smiled at Xuan Tian Qi.

  "Now, should I address you as 'Your Highness' or 'Little Chenzi'?"

  "Uh..."

  When Han Xi Tong spoke, there was a hint of teasing in her words, and the mischievous glint in her eyes made Tian Qi's handsome face flush with embarrassment. His pale complexion turned a faint pink, making him look like a lotus flower about to bloom, elegant and holy yet endearing.

  Knowing that Han Xi Tong was intentionally teasing him, Xuan Tian Qi couldn't help but rub his nose and smiled wryly before speaking.

  "Hehe, Xī Tóng, we're still friends, aren't we? Except in front of others, from now on you can call me Tiān Qí in private!"

  After all, now that his identity as Han Xi Tong is already known, why bother to assume someone else's name, and still the name of a small eunuch, how awkward it sounds!

  On the side, Little Chenzi was listening to Han Xixiang and Jing Tianqi's conversation, but he couldn't make sense of it at all.

  He's Xiao Chenzi here, when did the crown prince become 'Xiao Chenzi'? Unbelievable!

  Compared with Little Chen's confusion, You Er on the side was also confused, but at the same time, a warning bell rang loudly in his heart.

  Tian Qi! ?

  Good heavens! The Crown Prince actually lets Xiaozhu call him Tianqi!?

  What a familiar term of endearment! And when did Little Master get acquainted with the Crown Prince, how come she didn't know about it!?

  Moreover, for some reason, seeing the crown prince and young master getting along harmoniously made You'er's heart skip a beat!

  Although she really likes this elegant and refined prince in front of her, after all, no matter what, she is still the seventh princess!

  Moreover, she had never seen the Crown Prince be so good to any woman before. Could it be that the Crown Prince was fond of the young mistress...

  So it seems that Seventh Highness has a love rival!?!

  ……

  In the blink of an eye, spring quietly passed away, and the scorching summer days slowly arrived!

  In the spring when it's slightly cool and refreshing, Han Xi Tong didn't feel anything special. However, when the scorching summer days arrived, she began to miss modern appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners.

  She has been a person who fears heat since she was young. Although it is still early summer now, the hot nights have already made her unable to sleep.

  Xing Xiao saw this, and immediately ordered people to put some ice cubes on Han Xi Tong's bedside every night, and then had someone gently fan them. That wave of icy cold wind finally allowed Han Xi Tong to sleep comfortably.

  Not only that, but Xiang Xiao Ran also carefully had a swing built outside the palace.

  Because a hundred-year-old tree is planted here, the green trees are shaded and very cool.

  Sitting on a swing, gently swaying back and forth, with the cool breeze blowing against me, I won't feel even a bit of heat anymore.

  At this moment——

  "Hehe, Ruer, push it a bit higher, just a bit higher..."

  "Master, it's already very high, what if you fall down later?"

  "Hehe, don't worry, won't fall, just use force to push!"

  On a hot summer day, this cheerful and pleasant laughter is like the sweet song of an oriole, clear and melodious. It's also like a refreshing breeze that gently blows across people's hearts, truly moving!

  But at this moment, under the hundred-year-old tree in front of Xiao Ya Palace, a girl wearing green clothes seemed like a green-clad fairy who had sneaked down to the mortal world for a leisurely half-day.

  A pale green lightweight chiffon dress clung to her body, perfectly showcasing her well-developed and curvaceous figure.

  The sleeves and hem are made into lotus leaf shapes, and with every slight movement of hers, the sleeves flutter and wave continuously, it's really moving!

  That head of three thousand black silk-like hair was today tied up in a simple yet elegant bun, with a green lotus leaf hairpin inserted at the hairline, matching the color of her clothes. By her ears were a pair of delicate pink lotus flower earrings. On that refined and uncommon small face, without any makeup, she couldn't hide her natural beauty, her skin as white as jade, her cheeks flushed with laughter, most captivating was her smiling eyes, curved like stars and moons, shining brightly, radiant with beauty!

  Such an extraordinary beauty, with just one charming glance, can overturn the world!

  These days, Han Xi Tong stayed in Xiao Ya Palace all day because she was afraid of heat.

  Because Xiangya Palace is the coolest place in the entire imperial palace, especially under the hundred-year-old towering trees, it's the most refreshing!

  Additionally, no matter how hard she tried to find information about "lian qing" recently, Han Xi couldn't find anything, so she felt a bit disheartened and decided to take it slow, not rushing into things. After all, her days in the palace were quite leisurely. Plus, with the recent hot weather, her temperament had also become somewhat lazy and unmotivated.

  So many times Han Xi Tong was deeply moved, in modern times, she never had a day off, following Cheng Wei, and even more so, constantly busy stealing ancient artifacts.

  It's great now, after coming here, it has become a rice worm.

  Every day is spent eating, sleeping and reading, life is so leisurely it's unbearable.

  Most importantly, she made many friends and acquaintances here, and each one was stunningly beautiful.

  It's unknown whether it's due to the good feng shui of ancient times, but the people raised here are always so pleasing to the eye.

  Let's just say that the palace maids and eunuchs of Xiao Ya Palace, who can serve the current Seventh Prince, how can they be ugly?

  So those who can enter Xiaoya Palace are all carefully selected, even more strict than selecting a concubine.

  Even if Xiao Dezi is a eunuch, he is also a handsome eunuch. Rourou's face is delicate and lovely, not to mention Xiaoran, who is as cute as a exquisite doll in a window frame. His personality is gentle and simple, just like a lovely little white rabbit.

  Also Jing Tianqi!

  As soon as she thought of Tian Qi, Han Xi's eyes would unknowingly reveal a captivating smile on her face.

  Because Jing Tian Qi was her first close friend when she came to this dynasty.

  He is always so gentle and elegant, and he is knowledgeable and talented, with a kind of wisdom that makes people involuntarily drawn to him.

  And his gentle smile on his face, always so warm and touching...

  As she thought about it, Han Xi's eyes slowly closed, welcoming the cool breeze. In her mind, a refined and flawless, elegant and beautiful face gradually emerged, with a deeper smile at the corners of his mouth.

  Perhaps it was because she had been thinking about that person too intensely, when Han Xi's eyes slowly opened and looked at the handsome man who suddenly appeared in her line of sight, her heart would violently jump. Thinking to herself, how did thinking about Cao Cao make him appear? This is a bit too timely, isn't it?!

  Her heart was shaken, but Han Xi Tong didn't notice it. Just now, she was suddenly frightened by the man who appeared in her line of sight, and both hands automatically loosened their grip. In an instant, Han Xi Tong's entire body was in a state of inertia, flying straight forward!

  This thing happened too suddenly, leaving people at a loss.

  Although Han Xi Tong had good martial arts skills, after being shocked, she didn't react for a moment. She let out a sharp cry of 'ah' and her entire body flew straight out, coincidentally landing accurately on Xuan Tian Qi's body who had just appeared. Everything almost happened in the same instant!

  Originally, Jing Tianqi saw that the vassal state had brought some good crystal grapes into the palace today, which were very sweet and delicious. So, she specially ordered someone to prepare some good pastries and flower tea, planning to go to Xiao Ya Palace to meet with Jing Xiao Ran, because Jing Xiao Ran didn't have class today, and also could take the opportunity to see her heart's beloved.

  Who knew, someone had yet to step into Xiao Ya Palace when they were immediately drawn in by the clear and sweet laughter coming from inside.

  Moreover, upon hearing that familiar laughter, even if she hadn't seen the person, Xuan Tian Qi knew who it was.

  He then stretched out his hand to signal the eunuch beside him not to announce, and in fact did not want to disturb the happy people inside. He brought along his personal little eunuch Xiao Cai Zi and quietly walked into the Xiang Ya Palace, but unexpectedly, what he saw was such a scene!

  A green-clad maiden, as lovely as a celestial being, sat on the Qianqiu, swaying gently. As she moved up and down, the cool breeze blew her flowing skirt, making her look like a delicate, transparent lotus flower, yet to bloom.

  Skin as smooth as condensed fat, one frown and one smile, beautiful and charming, captivating people's eyes!

  In an instant, swift as a startled swan!

  At this moment, Jing Tianqi was stunned, his eyes and heart were only engraved with the smile of this beautiful girl. So when Han Xi rushed towards him, he didn't react in time, causing his body to suddenly pounce forward, and after stumbling a few steps, he fell backwards onto the grass along with the girl in his arms!

  Although her occipital region was aching and her body felt heavy, Xuan Tian Qi was thoroughly enjoying the soft and fragrant sensation in her arms.

  The delicate body that fell into her own arms was so soft, with a subtle fragrance that assailed people. That face, though filled with astonishment, did not lose its beauty, and was so charming, with bright eyes wide open, double eyelids like the cutting of water, small mouth slightly ajar, revealing those white, lovely teeth like pearls.

  Those moist lips were even more enticing!

  However, this was not the most important thing. When Xuan Tianqi's gaze followed the face in front of him, the round chin, and moved down, when he saw those snow-white breasts pressed against his chest, Xuan Tianqi felt like a thunderbolt had struck him, his mind went "boom" and he immediately fell into a daze!

  The reason is none other than today Han Xi Tong wore a sleeveless lightweight long dress.

  In the Tianxuan Imperial Court, clothing is relatively avant-garde, especially the one Han Xi Tong is wearing now, which is the latest style from the Absolute Beauty Workshop. Paired with the jade lotus hairpin and lotus flower earrings on her head, it's a perfect match.

  At first glance, Xun saw this dress and thought that when Han Xi wore it, she would definitely look as beautiful as a heavenly fairy.

  Indeed!

  When Han Xi Tong put on this dress, not only did she perfectly showcase her slender and elegant neck and sensitive collarbone, but also her well-developed snow-white shoulders that were so alluring they stole the spotlight!

  So, when Xiang Xiao Ran first saw Han Xi Tong's eyes, Han Xi Tong hadn't even spoken a word to him yet, but he saw him covering his nose and hastily leaving, and until now he still hasn't come back, making Han Xi Tong puzzled. Without thinking much about it, she went with You Er to play in the autumn scenery, who would have known that at this time Xiang Tian Qi would suddenly appear...

  Unexpected!

  His heart was racing at an extremely fast speed, so fast that it seemed like it was going to jump out of his chest.

  Her small mouth was slightly ajar, her round eyes wide with wonder, staring straight at the equally astonished handsome face below. So when Tian Qi's gaze slowly fell on her chest, and his face showed embarrassment and stiffness, Han Xi Tong immediately sensed it too. In an instant, her little face turned red, and on her originally pale cheeks, two faint blushes quickly appeared, making her look like a ripe peach, sweet and tempting!

  It also made Tianqi's astonished and warm phoenix eyes suddenly dim, and the gaze looking at Hanxi's pupils was even more tinged with a faint scorching heat...

  Foodie!

  Even if he is as noble and elegant as Cui Tianqi, he is no exception. After all, no matter how honorable his status is, he is still a mortal!

  Moreover, the person he is facing now is even Han Xi Tong...

  Complexion like jade, spirit like orchid, fingers like scallions, mouth like holding vermilion cinnabar...

  At this moment, she is so stunningly beautiful that he can't help but be captivated, and it's also his first time, the first time being so close to a woman...

  It's hard to believe when it's said out loud, who would have thought that the majestic Tianxuan Imperial Crown Prince, already 23 years old this year, had ten stunning beauties sent to his palace by Xing Hua, but in a year, he hasn't touched any of them...

  He is a normal man with a strong temperament and normal physiological needs. However, sex for him is a sacred and inviolable thing!

  Because of love, there is sex!

  If it's just because of a man's physiological needs that he does that kind of thing with a woman he doesn't like, then isn't that the same as being a beast?!

  Perhaps it was also the shadow left by his mother!

  Although he knew that his father deeply loved his mother, and his mother also loved his father, unfortunately, the emperor could have feelings but couldn't be faithful!

  The imperial harem is closely related to the court, so when he was young, he often heard his mother, the empress, advising his father, the emperor, to be fair and impartial. However, when his father really went to another woman's palace, his mother would cry all day with a sorrowful expression and resentful eyes. Even though it has been more than ten years since then, thinking about it now still brings back vivid memories!

  At that time, he was only four years old, Xiao Ran was one year old. Perhaps the queen mother could no longer bear the constraints of palace life, or perhaps she had been deeply hurt and finally left the imperial palace alone, leaving them behind...

  Mother is a child of Jianghu, perhaps the outside world is more suitable for Mother! ?

  Also because of Queen Mother's example, even if there were many women around him who wanted to flirt with him, he would just smile and respond politely!

  Because there is love, there is sex; because of love, you absolutely cannot let your beloved woman suffer any harm!

  So, nowadays, Tianqi is still a virgin...

  The first time he came into contact with a woman, although it was an accident, this accident was so colorful and appetizing. Looking at Han Xi's chest, the spring light suddenly appeared, and in an instant, Xuan Tianqi only felt a scorching heat rushing from his feet to the top of his head at an extremely fast speed.

  His face turned red, his tongue and mouth were dry, his Adam's apple rolled, his eyes were scorching hot...

  Xu Tianqi's current symptoms all indicate one fact, that is ——

  He's gone!

  Han Xi Tong was no longer the innocent little girl she used to be. When she saw the sparkle in Jing Tian Qi's eyes, she naturally understood and was shocked in her heart. However, she forgot that at this moment, she was still lying on top of Jing Tian Qi, with a posture that was ambiguous!

  Until a voice filled with unbelievable anger and shock suddenly rang out, the two people on the ground who were stunned and at a loss suddenly came to their senses. Han Xi's eyes also suddenly jumped up from Cui Tianqi's arms, deliberately pretending to tidy up her disheveled clothes, not daring to look at Cui Tianqi again.

  At this moment, her cheeks were like boiling water, hot and red, even if she didn't look in the mirror, she knew her face was definitely as red as a monkey's butt!

  Good heavens, how embarrassing!

  Compared to Han Xi Tong's embarrassment, Xing Tian Qi was equally embarrassed. His handsome face, as beautiful as jade, had long lost its calm and elegant demeanor. His cheeks were red, his phoenix eyes shining with a restless light, looking like an awkward young man who had just fallen in love for the first time, really not ordinary cute!

  Unfortunately, the unusual expressions on Han Xi Tong and Jing Tian Qi's faces were like a fuse in someone's eyes.

  With a 'swoosh' in his heart, the intense anger surged and churned in his chest, while his hands hidden in his sleeves were clenched into fists, with fingernails digging deep into his flesh without feeling any pain.

  At this moment, Xing was so angry that he almost wanted to kill someone!

  If it weren't for the fact that this man was his own beloved elder brother, he would have torn him to pieces and reduced him to ashes long ago!

  Han Xi Tong is his, it's his Zhen Xiao Ran!

  Her eyes, her heart, can only belong to him alone!

  Her beauty, her purity, and her truth can only belong to him, no one else is allowed to desecrate!

  Inwardly furious, a layer of gloom was cast over Xun Xiao Ran's originally beautiful face, her tightly pursed pink lips formed a straight line, somewhat pale, revealing her owner's displeasure. Her gaze towards Xun Tian Qi was even more ominous and dark.

  Unfortunately, Xuan Tianqi and Han Xixiang were flustered at this moment, how could they notice Xuan Shaoyan's gloomy and sinister expression.

  However, just because they didn't notice doesn't mean Youer, who was standing in front of Xun, didn't notice.

  My heart sank all of a sudden and I felt like I was plummeting into an abyss!

  Good heavens! The young master's eyes are terrifying, as if he wants to devour people!

  She's not Han Xi Tong, she has been serving Xun Xiao Ran for many years, how could Rong Er not know the temperament of his own master!?

  On the surface, Xing Xiao Ran appears to be a pure and harmless figure, but her inner icy sharpness can freeze you with just one glance, enough to scare half your life away.

  At this moment, the icy chill emanating from Xing Xiao Ran's body seemed to lower the temperature around him by several degrees, causing You Er to shiver violently. He quickly regained his composure and rushed towards Han Xi Tong.

  "Master, what's wrong with you? Did you get hurt? I just said not to push so high earlier, but Master loves to play. Luckily, the Crown Prince arrived in time, or else if Master got injured later on, what would we do?"

  She pretended to be flustered and said, but actually she was explaining things for Han Xi Tong and Jing Tian Qi, otherwise when her master gets angry later, the consequences would be unthinkable!

  That little talent, when he came back to his senses, also rushed to Xuan Tianqi's side and said in a panic.

  "Your Highness, how are you? Are you injured? Do you want me to summon the imperial physician?"

  The young talent spoke anxiously, almost to the point of tears.

  After all, his master is the crown prince of the Tianxuan Empire, the future ruler of a country. If he were to be injured in any way, it would be a disaster!

  Seeing the little genius's anxious appearance, Tianqi only hooked her lips and smiled softly, allowing the little genius to gently pat off the grass clippings on her body, saying.

  "You little rascal, when did you become an old mother? Is this prince so weak?"

  Tian Qi intentionally said that, while adjusting his own emotions. After all, what happened earlier was really too embarrassing. He didn't want to ruin the pleasant relationship he had with Han Xi Tong because of this incident!

  After calming down her own racing emotions, Tianqi raised her beautiful phoenix eyes again and looked at Hanxi's gaze, asking with a warm and concerned tone.

  "Xi Tong, are you okay?"

  "It's okay, nothing happened. How about you?"

  Watching Xuan Tian Qi return to her usual gentle and elegant appearance, Han Xi also felt at ease, because she had the same idea as Xuan Tian Qi, not wanting this friendship to change.

  "It's okay... you're fine, and besides, it's not a big deal."

  Looking at Han Xi's clear and bright eyes, Xuan Tian Qi raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, and in an instant, the two people who were originally embarrassed returned to their usual relaxed and pleasant way of interacting.

  Outside, the scorching sun is like fire, and it's only early summer, but it has already impatiently released all its charm that had been accumulated for a long time.

  That dazzling sun, stings people's eyes to the point of not being able to open them, that scorching temperature, also causes the green leaves on the treetops to shrink completely.

  Compared with the scorching heat outside, under the hundred-year-old towering trees, it's like being isolated from the world.

  With lush green leaves shading, even in the scorching sunlight, only a few scattered rays remained, gently sprinkling down.

  The blowing wind is even cooler and refreshing to the extreme!

  Under the big tree, a man and a woman were smiling at each other. The man was wearing a white outfit that shone brightly, spotless and elegant. The woman wore a green dress, elegant and refined, beautiful and charming, with a smile as lovely as a flower.

  That scene was like a beautiful and elegant watercolor painting, so beautiful that it made people unable to look away!

  But in someone's eyes, this scene is like an invisible knife, a stab in the eye!

  The anger that had just been suppressed with great difficulty was like a few sparks blown by the spring breeze, and suddenly burst into flames again. And this time, it burned even more fiercely than the first time!

  Because of Xiang Tian Qi's intimate terms for Han Xi Tong, as well as their way of interacting with each other, it was so warm and pleasant, just like they had known each other for a long time.

  When did it start? How could he have never noticed!? This situation made Xiang's heart sound a loud alarm!

  No way!

  He absolutely can't let them continue like this! Because he knows that Han Xi Tong's heart has never fallen on him, although they have had physical contact, but he always knew that Han Xi Tong has never been moved by him, or she has been suppressing her own heart.

  Their interactions were always so pleasant, but Xi Tong always kept a distance from him, or treated him like a younger brother.

  What he wants is Xi Tong's heart, as her man, not as her younger brother!

  He also knew that Xi Tong was constantly looking for books about "practicing emotions". In fact, after understanding Xi Tong's past, he already knew that Xi Tong had practiced a kind of evil martial arts related to "practicing emotions" before.

  This evil martial art is extremely overbearing, although it's powerful when it bursts out, but it's very easy to go crazy. Unless you find the herb that suppresses this 'practiced emotion', you can still keep the 'practiced emotion' and won't go crazy again.

  He certainly knew this and also knew the herbs that suppressed 'lian qing', but he would absolutely never let Xi Tong know.

  Because, as long as Xi Tong is worried about his own tyrannical martial arts, he's afraid that if he goes out and encounters an enemy family, he'll make a move and go crazy, so he'll obediently stay by his side...

  He also believes that with utmost sincerity, even metal and stone will be moved!

  Xī Tóng's heart, he must get it!

  So now he must eliminate anyone who can get close to Han Xi's heart, even if that person is his own brother!

  At this point, Xun Xiao Ran immediately lowered his eyelids, even though his hands had long been clenched into fists, with his fingernails digging three parts into the flesh. However, his face quickly recovered to its usual clear and gentle appearance.

  The change is so fast that even Yu Rong's right-hand man, who has been paying close attention to Xun Xiao Ran, can't help but sigh in his heart!

  Then, a lovely and handsome Xun Xiao Ran immediately hurried over to Han Xi Tong's side, his powdered face full of dense worry and helplessness.

  "Little one, how can you be so reckless?! Luckily Big Brother is here, or else you would have gotten hurt!"

  Xiao Ran spoke in a soft voice, his tone filled with doting and concern. As he spoke, Xiao Ran didn't even care that Tian Qi was standing beside him, but in fact, he deliberately bent down to gently pat away the grass clippings and dirt on Han Hui's clothes.

  That action, elegant yet intimate, as if it were a matter of course!

  At this, the smile on Tianqi's face suddenly froze. At the same time, Xiang also slowly stood up, and a pair of slender hands like jade fell on Hanxiu's waist, as if demonstrating something to everyone.

  Xing Xiang Ran's unusual behavior today made Han Xi's eyes widen slightly, and her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

  She didn't know why, but she always felt that today's Xun was a bit strange, still with the same innocent and harmless face like jade, those beautiful phoenix eyes, were as clear, bright and clean as ever.

  But somehow it just didn't feel right!

  And then his large hand suddenly fell on her waist.

  In the past, even if he wanted to get close to her, he would be shy and hesitant for half a day before holding her small hand, then smiling so sweetly, just like a young man in love for the first time.

  Now, however, he tightly wrapped his arms around her waist, as if demonstrating something to others...

  Could it be said...

  Han Xi's eyebrows moved slightly, and her clear and wise eyes sparkled as she gazed at Xing Shuangyan. She blinked slightly, then shifted her inquiring gaze to Xing Tianqi, secretly sizing him up before finally noticing something -

  Xiao Ran is eating vinegar!

  In her heart, there was a thread of silence. However, when she met Xue Yanran's eyes, which were still clear and untainted, for some reason, Han Xi suddenly felt as if she had been caught red-handed by her husband while having an affair.

  Her scalp involuntarily tingled, causing Han Xi's heart to be extremely entangled.

  Especially when seeing Xuan Tianqi's smile slightly stiffen, Xuan Xiao Ran's harmless face was subtly revealing a hint of vinegar, the atmosphere became slightly subtle...

  However, he seemed to be completely unaware of the knot in Han Xi's heart, still smiling with a pure and harmless face, exceptionally radiant, excitedly introducing Xuan Tianqi in front of him.

  "Big brother, now that you've seen Xī Tóng, I'll introduce her to you. She's Xī Tóng, my... woman!"

  "Uh..."

  "What?!"

  Xiao Ran's words were like an atomic bomb, thoroughly blowing up the pot on the scene!

  Her eyes widened in shock, staring at the smiling face of the young man beside her, Han Xi's pupils were shaken by Xing Xiao Ran's words.

  After all, she had never thought that Xun would introduce her like this in front of others!

  His woman!?

  Uh...

  A strong component of possessiveness!

  However, listening in her heart, somehow it feels a bit awkward and tangled...

  Maybe from start to finish, I always thought of him as a younger brother. Moreover, her actual age is already twenty-two years old, five years older than Xiao Ran...

  So when I'm with Xiao Ran, she always gives me the feeling of an old cow eating tender grass...

  Compared to Han Xi Tong's entanglement and distress, Xuan Tian Qi's heart was like being heavily pounded by a massive hammer. His heart contracted violently, the painful feeling shot through his nerves like an electric current, causing him to almost collapse to the ground!

  His mind was still echoing with what Xiang Xiuran had just said.

  She is Xi Tong, my woman!

  This sentence thoroughly struck him and let him taste what is bitter!

  My heart feels extremely heavy!

  Actually, before today, he just treated Xi Tong as his best friend and confidant. However, after what happened earlier, looking at that lovely woman, like a green-clad fairy fluttering down towards him, made him feel shocked and his heart surged with an unusual emotion!

  Only then did he realize that Han Xi Tong had quietly seeped into his heart without him knowing when.

  Perhaps it was the first meeting's appreciation of her cleverness and agility, or perhaps it was during the pleasant time spent with her that she was like a gentle breeze slowly blowing into his heart. Or perhaps it was that fleeting glance just now, and at this moment, the fragrance of her body still lingered in his nostrils...

  But now that we know all this, what difference does it make? Too late!

  Because she is Seventh Brother's woman!

  Even if he had feelings for Han Xi, he could only suppress this newly sprouted emotion deep within his heart...

  His heart was bitter, and the beautiful Danfeng eyes that were always warm as water also had a faint sadness, but it was only for an instant. When his eyes closed and opened again, they had returned to their usual clarity and wisdom, as if the faint sorrow that had welled up in his eyes earlier was just an illusion.

  At this moment, Xing Tianqi was as elegant and refined as he had always been, with his rose-colored lips curled up slightly and a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, exuding warmth.

  "Good luck, Seventh Brother!"

  "Hehe, big brother, don't say that, I'll be embarrassed...... Hehe......"

  Upon hearing Tianqi's words, Xian's elegant and beautiful face slightly lowered, her red lips tightly pursed, as if it was the first time she had introduced to a family member the woman she liked, looking very shy and embarrassed.

  His cheeks also quickly flushed with two touches of crimson, making him look even more innocent and harmless, shy and charming!

  No matter how you look at it, he seems like a pure white, harmless and extremely simple little white rabbit...

  But in fact, how it is, only he himself knows!

  Didn't want to say anything more on this topic, so Jing Tianqi had no choice but to cover up the confusion in her heart, deliberately changing the subject, and smiling elegantly said.

  "It just so happens that the vassal state sent me some crystal grapes as tribute today, and Eldest Brother got some. He was planning to share them with Fourth Brother and Seventh Brother, but who knew that Fourth Brother has been busy with something lately and always looks distracted? Now he can't even be found, so I had no choice but to come find Seventh Brother instead."

  Xuan Tian Qi finished speaking and strode towards the palace, Xuan Xiao Ran naturally followed with a smile, but his hand never left Han Xi Tong's body, making Han Xi Tong feel awkward.

  Perhaps sensing Han Xi Tong's abnormality, Xuan Xiao Ran's phoenix eyes swept across, and when she saw the spring light on Han Xi Tong's chest, she felt a surge of hot air rushing out from her nose tip again!

  He quickly turned away from the refined handsome face, and seemed to have thought of something, then turned his head to look at Han Xi's beautiful face and said softly.

  "Tong'er, your clothes seem a bit dirty, why don't let Ruo'er help you change into another one, we'll wait for you inside Ya Yue Pavilion."

  "Uh... is there?"

  Han Xi Tong lowered her head and took a look, was her clothes dirty? Maybe just a little bit? However, it was only a tiny bit, if one didn't pay attention, they wouldn't even notice.

  However, she didn't say anything else and just thought that Xun was a clean freak who couldn't stand any dirt, so she nodded at him and took You'er back to their room.

  But what she didn't know was that Xun Xian actually thought Han Xi's eyes were too beautiful in this outfit.

  The green dress was flowing and elegant, but the design of the chest area perfectly showcased her slender neck, sensitive collarbone, and snow-white skin, making people's imagination run wild.

  Moreover, Han Xi Tong is his woman, her beauty can only be shown to him, others are not allowed to profane or overstep, even if it's his most beloved elder brother, he still feels that he has lost out.

  Han Xi Tong naturally didn't know Xiang Xiao Ran's thoughts, and directly returned to her room to change into a light blue dress. A white soft gauze was lightly tied around her waist, and although she had no extra accessories on her body, she had already perfectly showcased her beautiful figure.

  That head of long hair like a waterfall followed her slow steps, flying all over the sky behind her. Occasionally, a few naughty strands of hair flew to the side of her jade-like face and were gently tucked behind her ear by her hand.

  A gentle breeze blew, blowing her sky-blue sleeves flying, and she walked slowly from the white jade stone bridge. From a distance, it seemed as if she was drifting away with the wind.

  In an instant, magnificent and unparalleled, as if a celestial being!

  Also stunned were the two extraordinary men waiting for her in the Jade Pavilion!

  "Sit here, Tong'er!"

  "Xi Tong, sit here!"

  As soon as Dai Hanxi walked into the pavilion, Jing Tianqi and Jing Xiaoran, who had been captivated by her ethereal beauty, pointed to the same stone bench and exclaimed in unison.

  Hearing their conversation, Han Xi's face slightly stiffened, and the two people opposite him also showed a slight change in expression. Immediately afterwards, the three of them quickly reacted.

  Han Xi's eyes smiled slightly, and she elegantly descended.

  This month Yatine is located in Xiao Ya Palace slightly east, warm in winter and cool in summer, surrounded by water on all sides, the pavilion is built above the lake.

  Simple and elegant in style, exquisite and unique, it is designed for admiring lotus flowers only!

  Plum blossoms withstand winter, willow branches welcome spring, green lotus leaves dissipate summer, tung tree leaves surprise autumn.

  Although it's still early summer, the lotus flowers outside the pavilion are already in full bloom, emitting a refreshing fragrance that delights the mind and spirit!

  Looking far away, the continuous mountain peaks on the opposite side are shrouded in clouds and mist. From a distance, it looks like a carefully painted ink painting! Extremely delightful to behold.

  On the jade stone table in front of me, several exquisite pastries had been placed, and the most tempting ones were those crystal grapes that still had water droplets on them after being washed.

  Vibrant green, like a string of small, beautiful jade beads, is so enticing!

  For crystal grapes, it is one of the fruits that Han Xi Tong likes to eat the most. Unfortunately, in the Tian Xuan Imperial Court, due to climate issues, they cannot be planted, and only small countries in the vassal states have them.

  However, because the distance from the vassal state to the Tianxuan Imperial Dynasty is far away, it takes more than ten days to arrive at the Tianxuan Imperial Dynasty. Even if you use the best ice blocks and snow to store them, many of them will not be edible when they arrive. This makes this crystal grape even more precious!

  This time, the vassal state's tribute of crystal grapes was not many, after distributing some to the palace concubines, only the Crown Prince had some.

  It's not that Jing Huang doesn't love Xiao Ran, but rather Jing Huang knows that even if he doesn't give it to Xiao Ran, Jing Tian Qi will share the crystal grapes with him after getting them!

  At this moment, looking at Han Xi's eyes gazing at the crystal grapes, her cute appearance with shining eyes, only without drooling, seeing this, Xuan Xiao Ran and Xuan Tian Qi couldn't help but curve their lips into a smile.

  "Xi Tong, if you like it, just eat it, this was just transported over, and it's the freshest."

  "Little one, if you like eating crystal grapes, I'll have someone send a batch over every few days, how about that?"

  Watching Xuan Tianqi call Han Xi Tong 'I', that intimate tone, also changed the self-appellation of Xuan Xiao Ran beside him, although it was a bit tongue-twisted at first, but after saying it several times, he would get used to it.

  Xing Xiang suddenly changed his way of addressing himself, using "I" like a commoner instead of "This Palace", which surprised Han Xi somewhat. However, she didn't say much and thought it was quite all right. So, she just smiled with her eyes narrowed.

  A gentle breeze blows in, bringing a refreshing wind with waves of lotus fragrance.

  Han Xi Tong's eyes narrowed for a moment, and her long, dense eyelashes trembled slightly, like the wings of a butterfly about to take flight, so beautiful that one wanted to reach out and catch them.

  A wisp of warm sunlight gently poured down, setting off her skin like condensed cream, like a piece of pure and flawless jade, crystal clear and transparent, so beautiful it captivated one's heart and soul!

  In an instant, the two men in front of him looked at each other again. Jing Tianqi even forgot that Han Xiyu was now his seventh brother's woman and handed her the crystal grapes he had just peeled.

  He didn't realize what he had done until he came to his senses, but it was too late to take it back, so he could only pretend to be extremely natural and friendly, indicating that he meant nothing else.

  The movement of Xuan Tianqi made the two people on the scene simultaneously pause for a moment, and they both looked at Xuan Tianqi together.

  When her gaze met Xuan Tian Qi's, those dark, gem-like phoenix eyes were clean and clear, like a pool of unpolluted spring water, without any impurities. She only felt that Xuan Tian Qi's actions were very ordinary and natural, because they were friends after all!

  At this point, Han Xi's eyes sparkled as she smiled brightly at Xuan Tian Qi, and without being coy, she reached out to take the crystal grapes handed over by Xuan Tian Qi and sent them into her own mouth.

  After all, they usually get along with each other in a harmonious and natural way.

  Even if you know the other person's identity now, it's still the same, because true friends are unrelated to identity and other factors!

  Feeling the sweet and crispy entrance, juicy and delicious, Han Xi's eyes were slightly narrowed with enjoyment, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful and slender watery eyes.

  Her small mouth was delicately nibbling away, and the look of enjoyment on her face was just like that of a little kitten who had just stolen a fish, cute and enchanting!

  At this, Tianqi couldn't help but smile elegantly, as if three thousand plum blossoms were blooming simultaneously.

  A gentle breeze lifted his snowy white sleeves and silky long hair, with the soft sunlight outlining his elegant figure.

  Indeed, people are like ink orchids, elegant and unmatched!

  However, compared to the joy of Xuan Tianqi and Han Xixiang's interaction, Xuan Shaoran's face on the side sank.

  The hands hidden in his sleeves slowly clenched into fists.

  Because what was in front of him at this moment made his eyes ache terribly.

  Phoenix eyes lightly closed, those slender eyelashes thoroughly concealed the anger and resentment in his eyes. However, when he raised his eyes again, a dazzling smile suddenly burst forth on his face, forming a strong contrast with the tightly clenched fists under his sleeves, but no one noticed!

  That sound is even more crisp and gentle, like big pearls and small pearls falling onto a jade plate, pleasant to listen to.

  "What a delicious crystal grape, if we add a jar of sweet and fragrant fruit wine, it would be the perfect match! Xiao Dezi, go to the cellar and bring back the palace's treasured grape fruit wine!"

  Digression

  Ahhhhh~ Xiao Ran eats vinegar bird~ wants to drink wine bird~ what will happen after drinking wine~ Ahhhh~ this doesn't need me to say, right!

  Young lady, after eating, you have to pay 50! Update completed!