The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

After the meal, Wang Xiyue was overjoyed and couldn't wait to rush towards the Blue Robe Pavilion.

Because she wanted to tell the person she had been longing for as soon as possible the good news.

Not only that, she also plans to use the deliveryman's information channels to find out exactly what those people who came to her house today wanted.

As Wang Xiyue led Zhuzhu through the back gate of the Blue Robe Pavilion, she felt a sudden darkness before her eyes. Then, a powerful force pulled her forward, and the next second, she was thrown straight into a warm and generous embrace.

"Xiyue..." As this call, filled with deep affection and longing, rang out, Dongfang Yu, like a drowning person grasping at the last straw, tightly embraced Xiyue.

At this moment, his heart, which had been hanging in mid-air, finally calmed down a little. Only half a day had passed since he parted ways with Xiyue that morning, but to him, it felt like an eternity.

He once again experienced the feeling of each day dragging on endlessly.

He was constantly worried, fearing that she would change her mind and ignore him after returning home; he was even more afraid that her parents would strongly oppose their relationship, thus preventing them from seeing each other.

What terrified him most was that if she suddenly disappeared without warning again, just like before, he really didn't know how he would face such a cruel reality.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the intimate embrace made Wang Xiyue a little uncomfortable, but when she heard the young man calling her name affectionately again and again, she was deeply moved.

She could clearly sense the fear and anxiety in his words, as if he would lose her if he let go.

She deeply empathized with this worry, and the slight shyness she felt gradually dissipated like a wisp of smoke, replaced by a deep sense of heartache.

Without further hesitation, she slowly raised her arms and gently wrapped them around his waist.

With each soft call of his name, she responded without hesitation and with unwavering determination, as if granting a promise.

"Xiyue?"

"I'm here!" Her voice was clear and loud, conveying a reassuring strength.

"Xiyue?"

"I'm here!" This time, her tone rose slightly, as if she wanted to convey more warmth to him in this way.

"Xiyue!"

“I’ve always been here!” She hugged him tightly, as if she wanted to completely merge herself into him.

Finally, when he said "My Xiyue" with deep affection, she tilted her head slightly, looked at him with gentle eyes, and softly replied, "I'm here."

These two simple words contain endless longing.

After repeatedly confirming that the person in his arms was not a dream, Dongfang Yu's tense emotions eased. After releasing the person in his arms, he reluctantly took Xiyue's hand again. He didn't want to be separated from her for even a moment.

"I came here tonight to ask you for help with something." After the two entered the house and sat side by side at the low tea table, Wang Xiyue said a little shyly.

Dongfang Yu didn't rush to reply. Instead, he turned slightly to the side and, with elegant and skillful movements, gently picked up the teapot with his free hand, slowly pouring the tea into the exquisite teacup in front of him. The tea flowed down like a clear spring, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

After completing this series of actions, he smiled and gently pushed the teacup in front of Xiyue.

Throughout the entire process, he nonchalantly used his other hand to tightly knead Xiyue's slender and perfect fingers.

At this moment, everything around them seemed irrelevant; Dongfang Yu was completely immersed in his own world with Xiyue.

His gaze lingered on Xiyue's beautiful and charming face for even a moment.

His gaze was filled with boundless affection, as warm and gentle as the spring sun, yet also as fiery as a raging flame, so intense it seemed capable of instantly melting everything in the world.

Dongfang Yu's lips curled up, his voice low and deep, "Xiyue, my heart, my body, and even my everything already belong to you. So just tell me what you want; there's no need for such formality between us!"

Wang Xiyue saw that the young man was resting his elbows on the table in an extremely lazy and comfortable posture.

He tilted his head slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips, his deep eyes sparkling like stars as he stared straight at me.

Wang Xiyue's heart skipped a beat at that moment.

Under such a fervent and loving gaze, Xiyue's initial embarrassment vanished instantly, and she could no longer pretend.

So she smiled sweetly and said confidently, "Well, since you've put it that way, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

"How is Xia Yi?"

"Who is Xia Yi? Oh, I remember now, but... um... wait a minute." Dongfang Yu was stunned. He really didn't know, so he had no choice but to order his servants to bring the manager of the Blue Robe Pavilion for questioning.

Xiao Fulai knew that Xia Yi was the princess's person, so he never dared to neglect her and always took good care of her. Now that he was asked, he naturally knew the details very well.

"Your Majesty!"

"princess!"

"Your Highness, Xia has two children to take care of, so I did not arrange for her to work at the store. Instead, I gave her some embroidery work to take home and do. After she finishes it, she returns it to me and I pay her the corresponding wages."

"Her embroidery skills are good, and she is extremely conscientious in her work, so her income is quite good. On average, she can earn about four or five taels of silver a month, and sometimes as much as ten taels."

"I also frequently arrange for the embroiderers in the pavilion to go to her residence to check on the specific situation. Her ex-husband's family has been completely driven out of the capital by young master Wang Xijie, so her and her child's safety is no longer threatened."

"However, just to be on the safe side, and also to have someone to help her, I found another woman in her fifties who is childless, has nowhere to go, and is of good character to live with her. She can help her with some chores or take care of the children. The woman's wages have always been paid by the cabinet."

Wang Xiyue was very satisfied after listening. She hadn't made a mistake in choosing the right person this time. She stood up and bowed solemnly to Manager Xiao to express her gratitude.

“Very good! On behalf of Xia Yi, I thank Manager Xiao for his thoughtful arrangements.”

"In the future, we hope that the Blue Robe Pavilion will continue to take good care of Xia Yi and the Prime Minister's residence."

Xiao Fulai was flattered and overwhelmed. He dared not accept the princess's courtesy and quickly knelt down to reply, "Your Highness is too kind to me. This is my duty. How could I accept such a great courtesy from Your Highness?"

Dongfang Yu was secretly delighted. Manager Xiao's way of addressing Xiyue was exactly what he wanted, and most importantly, Xiyue didn't object.

He quickly got up and helped the man up, praising him, "Manager Xiao handled it well, he deserves a reward!"

Xiao Fulai replied with a beaming smile, "Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!"

"You can go back to your work now! We'll call you if needed!"

"Yes."

After everyone left, Dongfang Yu smiled and took Xiyue's hand again, "Is there anything else you need, Madam?"

Wang Xiyue, embarrassed and annoyed, lightly scolded, "You smooth talker!"

Her expression turned serious as she asked, "Do you have any information channels regarding officials of the Western Moon Court? I want to know why those people came to Father's door this afternoon and angered him."

Dongfang Yu's expression also turned serious. "Your family is my family, so I've been paying attention to them, especially since the Ling family is involved. We have people in our department who are constantly monitoring and collecting information."

"Today's events stemmed from a series of actions we took in Shancheng, which drew the attention of Lord Ling. The Prime Minister's Mansion gained a reputation for suppressing bandits and doing good deeds, but it was Lord Ling's Mansion that actually contributed money and effort and suffered losses."

"So Lord Ling wants to slander you and Xijie in front of the Emperor in order to suppress the Prime Minister's Mansion. These few minor officials today are just minor characters he arranged to cause trouble for your uncle, mainly to tarnish your reputation."

Wang Xiyue understood. This time, her trip had indeed made a great splash, but it had also put the Prime Minister's Mansion in the spotlight. "If it's mainly targeting me, then we're not afraid."

"He has no evidence, so it's all slander. Besides, he wouldn't dare to make a big fuss about it. It's his secret, and at most he'll just do things behind the scenes."

"However, I'm leaving soon, and then we'll be thousands of miles apart, so even if he wants to target me, he won't be able to find me."

Dongfang Yuxin's heart tightened, and she asked, "Xiyue, where are you going alone again?"

When Wang Xiyue saw his momentary loss of composure, she realized that she hadn't told him about her heroic deeds at home that day, and she guessed that Xiao Yun probably wouldn't dare to reveal their private conversation to him.

"Don't you want to go back to the Prince Xian's residence?"

Dongfang Yu was puzzled by the question, but didn't want her to change the subject, so she said, "I do want to, but I want to be by your side even more!"

Wang Xiyue sighed, stood up, walked to the corner, helped Zhuzhu, who was sitting on the ground playing by herself, up, and pulled her out of the room.

Seeing that Xiyue was leaving without explaining herself, Dongfang panicked and hurriedly stepped forward to block her. "Xiyue, don't go. Tell me what I did wrong, and I'll correct it, okay?"

Wang Xiyue pulled him back to his seat, "I'll explain later!"

"Don't move, listen to me!"

Seeing that Dongfang Yu was seated, she handed Zhuzhu to Mingzhe outside the door and earnestly instructed him, "Zhuzhu, I have something to do right now. You and Brother Mingzhe wait for me in the courtyard, okay?"

Zhuzhu is now lucid for most of the day and can understand a lot of what she's saying, so she nodded in agreement like a chick pecking at rice, "Zhuzhu listens to her sister, Zhuzhu is very good!"

Mingzhe responded with a "yes" and then consciously pulled Zhuzhu and walked into the yard.

When Wang Xiyue returned to the house, she saw Dongfang Yu sitting there blankly and motionless. She felt both sorry for him and helpless. Why was this person so insecure?

"Shadow, Ink Cloud, both of you may leave!"

Upon hearing the princess's order, the two dared not delay in the slightest. They hurriedly led all the servants out of the room and carefully waited not far from the courtyard in case of any unexpected situation.

After everyone left, Wang Xiyue gently closed the door and then slowly walked up to Dongfang Yu.

She bent down, stretched out her hands, and gently cupped Dongfang Yu's face in her hands, examining it carefully.

Because it was a safe place, he wasn't wearing a mask, so Wang Xiyue could see all the subtle changes in his facial expressions.

Not only that, but even his face was clearly visible to Wang Xiyue at this moment. He was tall and handsome, with an unparalleled appearance... truly incomparably handsome, making people's hearts flutter.

To be honest, every time Wang Xiyue saw his real face, she couldn't help but be captivated by it. She liked him very much. She didn't know if she liked his face because she loved him, or if she simply liked his face.

However, what she found utterly incomprehensible was why this man, who was so outstanding in appearance, power, and personal ability, always lacked confidence when facing her. She found it all quite perplexing and couldn't quite understand it.

Thinking of this, Wang Xiyue suddenly turned to the side and, with a light, elegant, and bold movement, sat on Dongfang Yu's lap.

Then, she gently pulled his head down so that their foreheads touched tightly.

Then, she parted her lips slightly and asked in a low voice, "What exactly are you afraid of?"