After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

After this incident, Luo Hanfeng was finally released from the Cold Palace.

Originally, the emperor was unwilling to restore Luo Hanfeng's status as a prince and move him out of the cold palace.

However, Luo Hanfeng's last few words aroused the emperor's compassion.

Therefore, Luo Hanfeng and Xie Xing finally moved out of the Cold Palace.

This wasn't much better; the palace where the two lived was a side hall not far from the Cold Palace.

Xie Xing was the only maidservant serving her, but thankfully it was much better than before.

Xie Xing treated Luo Hanfeng's wounds.

Luo Hanfeng lay on the soft couch, holding Xie Xing's hand in his, and looked up at her with teary eyes: "Do you think I'm useless?"

"This is the only way I can ensure our safety."

As he spoke, he lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes concealing the gloom within them, his voice muffled:

“I am of low status and ruthless. Compared with other princes, I am really too useless.”

"Xing'er."

Luo Hanfeng called to Xie Xing, "You should leave. I'm really useless. I can't protect you."

After he finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.

It was so quiet that even Luo Hanfeng's heartbeat could be heard.

He pursed his lips, and for the first time, panic appeared on his youthful face.

He certainly didn't want Xie Xing to leave; he just wanted to test Xie Xing again and again in this way.

He was testing whether Xie Xing would really leave his side.

For two years, Xie Xing was the only person who could be gentle with him.

The two years they spent together brought Luo Hanfeng a touch of warmth to this cold palace.

He didn't want Xie Xing to leave.

In no mood…

The moment that thought crossed my mind, my face was gently cupped in two hands.

Xie Xing met Luo Hanfeng's eyes and said gently, "Your Highness, I came for you and will never leave you."

"You can rest assured."

Luo Hanfeng raised his light brown eyes, those clear eyes, as if washed by blue water, stared blankly at her: "You came for me?"

……

in a blink.

Ten years have passed.

Luo Hanfeng is eighteen years old.

Xie Xing, on the other hand, is twenty-four years old.

For the past ten years, Luo Hanfeng has managed to steal a moment of peace in the palace. Since that day, the emperor has forbidden the princes in the palace from killing each other.

However, even without physical damage, there is still chemical damage.

The verbal insults were just as numerous.

The word "bastard" almost accompanied Luo Hanfeng throughout his life.

This led to Luo Hanfeng's personality becoming increasingly obsessive.

Looking at the quiet young man in the study, Xie Xing held the pastries and sighed softly.

Am I not suited to raising children?

In these kinds of stories that focus on redemption, the female lead manages to raise the gloomy male lead in a completely legitimate way.

Has my pet been saved yet?

System: [Host, don't think like that. Try to change your perspective on everything.]

"Look, if it weren't for you, Luo Hanfeng would probably have become the master of the Yama Palace and lived a life of constant danger."

[But because of you, Luo Hanfeng avoided that period of suffering and grew up healthy, away from the cold palace.]

The system is pleased.

Xie Xing, however, felt that this was not the case.

She tried to reason with the system, saying aloud, "Logically speaking, that's correct."

[But have we considered another possibility? Luo Hanfeng started his story with a devastating fall from grace in the cold palace. The concubines in the palace have no shortage of sons; no one would adopt him into their lineage.]

This resulted in three situations: first, Luo Hanfeng had no power; second, Luo Hanfeng had no influence; and third, Luo Hanfeng had no backing.

Now, lacking the hellish training of the Underworld, Luo Hanfeng has lost even his strength.

Will I just blend into the crowd?

Xie Xing actively spoke up to ask questions.

system:【……】

I don't know, it's just a redemption system, it doesn't care about these things.

If that's the case, Xie Xing seems to be somewhat right.

The system immediately questioned: "Since you guessed this, why didn't you pave the way for Luo Hanfeng?!"

Xie Xing blinked, her eyes even more confused: "Friend, my mission is redemption, not helping the male protagonist ascend to the throne of God."

[It's enough to just provide companionship.]

Besides, it's his business, why should I interfere?

He's the male protagonist in a novel. If my appearance changes his fate and he becomes just another ordinary person, then what kind of male protagonist would he be?

She, Xie Xing, is also a girl who transmigrated from the modern world and only read novels.

What gives her the right to help the male lead fight for power in the palace?

Can't he do his own thing?

There should still be some boundaries and distance between people.

Moreover, this is especially true for a young boy like Luo Hanfeng who is somewhat insecure.

If he lets her help him with everything, what is the point of him?

system::【……】

That makes sense.

do not care.

As the two were chatting, the boy sitting in the study looked up.

Upon seeing Xie Xing, the young man smiled and said, "Xing'er."

Xie Xing carried the dessert in and walked in. "Your Highness, don't overwork yourself."

Luo Hanfeng glanced at the desserts Xie Xing had made and said with a smile, "Sister, your desserts are still the best. None of the chefs in the palace can make them as well as you."

Xie Xing laughed and said, "Of course, I'm one of a kind in the whole world."

If there are time travelers, that's a different story.

Her bright smile drew Luo Hanfeng's gaze to her face.

As the boy grows up, he begins to experience romantic feelings.

A woman named Xie Xing appeared by his side, and the two have been together for many years.

Sometimes, when Luo Hanfeng looked at Xie Xing, he would feel a flutter in his heart.

Just like now, he looked at Xie Xing, who was now a twenty-four-year-old palace maid, with a slender figure, fair skin, and a gentle smile on her face.

It shines its own light.

Luo Hanfeng blinked and looked at Xie Xing: "Sister Xing'er, you've reached the age to leave the palace, haven't you?"

"Is there a man you like?"

"I'm willing to help Sister Xing'er make arrangements."

As he said this, Luo Hanfeng's eyes deepened.

Speaking of men…

Xie Xing's eyes lit up.

She naturally didn't have any special feelings for Luo Hanfeng. After all, he was the child she had raised since he was a child, so there was no possibility of any romantic feelings between them.

But she does have a man she likes.

I still remember it ten years ago.

Xie Xing then laughed and said, "As for men I like, there really are some."

"who is it?"

Luo Hanfeng's eyes suddenly turned dangerous.

His breathing was out of control, and his fingers were clenched tightly.

hateful!

who is it? !

Who seduced his sister Xing'er without his knowledge?

She can only be his!

Originally, Luo Hanfeng only wanted to test the waters, but he didn't expect Xie Xing to actually have it!

How can it be!

They spend every day together, how could Xie Xing possibly fall for someone else?!