The weak prince's queen

Xiao Yichen was ready to leave this place with helplessness on his face, but the door seemed to be against him and he couldn't open it no matter how hard he tried.

Chu Xiyue happened to hear the unusual noise and walked over slowly with light steps. She looked at the closed door curiously and tried to turn the handle with her hand, but the result was still the same - the door did not move at all.

"It seems like this door was locked on purpose." Xiao Yichen frowned, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"Stinky Dong'er..." Chu Xiyue cursed softly, anger flashing in her eyes. She was obviously dissatisfied with this sudden situation.

"I guess Mo Feng is also involved in this." Xiao Yichen narrowed his eyes slightly and began to think about the cause of the matter in his mind.

At this time, Dong'er and Mo Feng were hiding outside the door and laughing. It turned out that at the moment Dong'er hurriedly walked out of the room, the two of them tacitly locked the door together, just to give Xiao Yichen and Chu Xiyue a little "surprise".

"Let's go and stop disturbing the prince and princess." Mo Feng said with a hint of pride, his mouth curled up.

"Yeah." Dong'er nodded obediently, with a mischievous look in her eyes.

Chu Xiyue in the house was extremely anxious. She kept banging on the door and shouting, "Dong'er, open the door quickly, someone come..." The voice echoed in the silent corridor. It seemed that no one cared about her shouting, as if the whole world was against her.

"It seems like I'm destined to spend the night here." Xiao Yichen sighed lightly and shook his head helplessly, secretly thinking about how to deal with this embarrassing situation.

She called the door with all her might, but it didn't respond at all, as if it was under some mysterious seal. Chu Xiyue had no choice but to sit back on the slightly cold bed unwillingly. Her originally pretty face was now as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Xiao Yichen narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examining Chu Xiyue's slightly angry expression. He then slowly shifted his gaze to the still steaming cup of tea on the table, and a sudden surge of inexplicable guilt and heartache surged in his heart. Without a word, he quickly walked to the table, carefully poured a glass of clear water, and held it in both hands to Chu Xiyue.

"Xiyue, drink some water quickly. You shouted so loudly for so long just now, your mouth must be dry and your throat must be burning." Xiao Yichen's voice was soft and gentle, as if it had magical power that could soothe Chu Xiyue's inner anxiety and uneasiness.

Seeing his sincere and concerned look, Chu Xiyue's anger seemed to dissipate a little. In addition, her throat was indeed feeling dry and unbearable at this moment, so she gently took the water cup from Xiao Yichen's hand and drank the sweet water in small sips.

Xiao Yichen stood quietly by, his eyes filled with anticipation and worry, like a child waiting for his master's reward. After Chu Xiyue slowly finished her glass of water, he quickly reached out and took the teacup from her hand with extremely gentle movements, as if he was afraid that the slightest force would break the fragile porcelain, and then gently placed it back on the table.

Chu Xiyue felt his cautiousness and thoughtfulness at the moment, and the ice in her heart gradually melted. The expression on her face also slowly relaxed, no longer as tense as before.

Xiao Yichen knew Chu Xiyue's mood hadn't fully recovered yet, still immersed in the past, feeling a little sad and lost. So, he sat quietly on a stool beside her, not daring to make any sound. Like a cat watching over a wounded bird, he quietly accompanied her, hoping to bring her a little comfort and warmth.

The two of them sat there quietly, as if time had stood still. After a long while, the sky outside gradually darkened. The afterglow of the setting sun, like an invisible hand, slowly drew a black curtain across the sky, and the whole world gradually fell into darkness.

Xiao Yichen's heart tightened. He knew full well that without a light in this pitch-black night, he would face numerous inconveniences. So, he quickly stood up and began searching the room for a fire signal to light the lamp. He searched through every drawer and corner, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find the crucial fire signal. He couldn't help but feel a little frustrated, secretly blaming himself for being so careless. It turned out that Dong'er had secretly taken the fire signal away long ago, and he was completely unaware of it.

"Oh, it seems I have to suffer a bit tonight. I really can't find anything to light the lamp." Xiao Yichen sighed helplessly, with a trace of loss in his eyes.

Chu Xiyue stamped her feet angrily and said with an unhappy face: "This stinky Dong'er is so naughty. I must teach her a lesson tomorrow." After that, she glared fiercely in the direction of the door, as if Dong'er was right in front of her.

Xiao Yichen shook his head slightly, smiled wryly, and said, "Perhaps they also hope that we can speak our minds clearly, and don't want to see us stuck in this stalemate." His voice was like a clear spring flowing through the mountains, with a faint tremor, and that hint of sadness seemed to penetrate the heart, evoking pity. He seemed to be extremely confused by the complex and difficult situation before him, like a traveler lost in the fog, not knowing where to go.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyue's eyes, once as clear as autumn water, flashed with surprise. Then, like a peach blossom in early spring, a hint of shyness slowly emerged on her face. She lowered her head slightly, her snow-white neck flushing slightly, as if gently brushed by the morning sun. She murmured softly, "Oh... then it's all your fault." These words were utterly vague, like a wisp of smoke escaping from her soft lips, ethereal and mysterious, yet the meaning contained within them was as self-evident as the stars in the dark night.

Xiao Yichen's heart suddenly tightened, as if gripped by an invisible hand. He knew full well that he hadn't acted properly in some matters. Perhaps his words and actions were too reckless, or perhaps he hadn't considered the other person's feelings. He quickly stood up and said sincerely, "Yes, it's all my fault. So, tell me what I did wrong. You know, I've never been with a woman before, and I really don't know what to do." His eyes gleamed with anticipation, like the brightest stars in the night sky, filled with sincerity and longing.

Chu Xiyue listened quietly, analyzing the situation silently. She had to admit that Xiao Yichen was telling the truth. He was born into a noble family, living in the royal family since childhood. How could he know how to handle the delicate and subtle matters between men and women? After all, he had never experienced anything like this before. Everything was unfamiliar and new to him. She bit her lip gently, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart, a mixture of understanding for him and worry about the future.