The weak prince's queen

Not long after, Dong'er walked in quietly, carrying a bowl of steaming, fragrant food. At that moment, Chu Xiyue was chatting animatedly with Qiu Ling, their laughter echoing in the room from time to time.

Seeing how engrossed they were, Dong'er didn't interrupt them. She simply placed the food in her hands gently on the table. Then, she stood quietly by, her eyes fixed on the door, as if waiting for something.

At this moment, Dong'er suddenly saw the familiar figures of Xiao Yichen and Mo Feng approaching in the distance. A bright smile instantly bloomed on her face, and she secretly thought about what she should do next to make things go smoothly.

Not long after, Xiao Yichen strode into the room. When his gaze inadvertently swept over Qiu Ling beside him, his originally calm face instantly turned cold. He frowned and asked in a cold tone, "What do you want from me?"

Chu Xiyue was a little confused by this sudden question and opened her mouth to ask the reason. However, before she could say anything, Dong'er said, "Sister Qiu Ling, let's go to the kitchen and see if there is anything else delicious."

Qiu Ling was surprised when she heard this, and asked with a puzzled look on her face, "Huh?"

But before Qiu Ling could come to her senses, Dong'er had already grabbed her hand without saying anything and hurried out the door.

Mo Feng saw this scene and understood what he meant. He then quickly walked out of the room and closed the door.

Chu Xiyue and Xiao Yichen looked at their departing backs, were stunned at first, and then smiled at each other at the same time.

After laughing, Xiao Yichen walked towards the door, reached out and tried to push it open, but found that the door was locked tightly and could not be opened at all.

Seeing this, Chu Xiyue chuckled and said, "It seems they are the ones behind this again!"

Xiao Yichen hurried towards Chu Xiyue, anxiously waiting for her. He reached her side in the blink of an eye. He then stretched out his arms, gently wrapping them around her slender waist. His eyes were filled with doting as he spoke softly, "That's fine. I've wanted to come find you for a long time, but you've repeatedly told me not to show up so easily. So, I've had no choice but to endure this."

Chu Xiyue raised her head slightly, looked at Xiao Yichen's handsome face, and whispered to him in comfort: "I am also worried that the flaws will be exposed. After all, this matter is very serious. It has taken a lot of effort to progress to this point."

At this moment, Xiao Yichen inadvertently caught a glimpse of the shocking bloodstain left on Chu Xiyue's neck by the white silk wrapped around her. His heart suddenly sank, his face filled with pity, and he anxiously asked, "Didn't we agree that this was just an act? How did you get yourself into this state?"

Chu Xiyue raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and replied lightly: "It was just a small accident, a completely unintentional mistake."

Xiao Yichen frowned and said seriously, "Absolutely not! Never take such a risk again next time. I will never allow you to suffer even the slightest harm."

Chu Xiyue nodded obediently and replied, "Okay, everything will be as you say." After that, she slowly snuggled into Xiao Yichen's warm embrace, like a docile and lovely little bird.

On the other side, Dong'er happily took Qiu Ling's hand and walked quickly into another room.

Qiu Ling was puzzled and asked, "Sister Dong'er, didn't we agree to go to the kitchen to prepare meals? Why are you here?"

Dong'er's face was filled with a bright smile, and she whispered to Qiu Ling, "Sister Qiu Ling, don't be anxious! Let's not rush to the kitchen yet. I'm going to play a very fun game with you. I guarantee you've never played it before!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ling couldn't help but stand up and said anxiously: "Oh, no, we have to go back and serve the princess. What if the princess blames us?" After that, she turned around and wanted to leave the room.

At this moment, Mo Feng strode in. He smiled heartily and said, "Haha, Miss Qiu Ling, don't worry, don't worry. This game is really fun. Let's play it together! Besides, the princess has the prince to take care of her. Don't worry, there's no need to worry too much about this."

After hearing what Mo Feng said, Qiu Ling hesitated for a long time, and finally sat down slowly.

Seeing this, Dong'er was overjoyed. She quickly pulled out a stack of exquisite playing cards and enthusiastically explained this novel way of playing to Qiu Ling. Qiu Ling was initially skeptical, but as Dong'er explained it vividly, she gradually became captivated and listened with increasing rapt attention. After all, for her, this was truly a new experience.

Soon, the three of them sat around the table and started playing Landlord (a card game) lively and enthusiastically...

Chu Xiyue's beautiful eyes gazed at the exquisite food arranged on the table like small lanterns. She opened her red lips slightly, "This time they've behaved a little more normally, actually leaving food and lanterns. Your Highness, I wonder if you've had your meal yet? If not, you might as well come and try some."

Xiao Yichen nodded slightly in agreement, then moved to the table, sat side by side with Chu Xiyue, and began to enjoy the delicious snack.

The two ate in silence for a long time, their food interrupted only by the occasional soft chewing and the clinking of porcelain. Finally, Chu Xiyue broke the silence, whispering, "From what I can tell, they probably won't show up tonight."

Xiao Yichen responded: "That should be the case."

After a brief pause, Chu Xiyue suggested again: "Since we've had enough to eat and drink, why don't we go to bed and rest for a while?"

After saying that, Chu Xiyue stood up and walked towards the bed, followed by Xiao Yichen. Soon, the two of them were lying on the bed, keeping a proper distance from each other.

Chu Xiyue tilted her head back slightly, gazing at the exquisite ceiling overhead. Her heart surged like a surging tide, a thousand thoughts swirling through her mind. She parted her red lips and muttered to herself, "The palace is full of twists and turns. I wonder what surprising move that high-ranking empress will make next?"

At this moment, Xiao Yichen slowly turned his head, his deep eyes gazing at the beautiful woman beside him, a look of deep concern on his face. He spoke softly, his voice low and gentle, "Xiyue, how about... you withdraw from this conflict? I simply cannot bear to see you continue in such danger."

However, upon hearing these words, Chu Xiyue shook her head firmly without hesitation. Her beautiful eyes gleamed with a resolute light, and she spoke in a resolute tone, "Absolutely not! Your Highness, no matter how difficult and arduous the road ahead may be, I am determined to walk hand in hand with you. Even through mountains of swords and seas of fire, I will never retreat!"

Xiao Yichen knew he couldn't stop this determined woman in front of him. Helplessly, he could only remind her again, "Xiyue, since you have made up your mind, then I will not stop you. However, you must be extra careful in everything and always pay attention to your own safety. Don't act rashly, lest you fall into an irretrievable situation."

Chu Xiyue looked at Xiao Yichen's worried expression, and her heart couldn't help but warm. She nodded gently and replied softly, "Okay, Your Highness, don't worry. I will be cautious in everything and will never let you worry."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yichen could no longer suppress his inner emotions and stretched out his arms to hug Chu Xiyue tightly. The two of them just hugged each other quietly, as if time had frozen at this moment.