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Chapter 23 Snowy Villa (Part )

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Xie Yunxue has always had a self-control that is almost masochistic.

If he wants to look decent, he can sleep without moving his hands or feet, and wake up in the same position as when he went to sleep.

Even if he kneels down to sleep today, he can still stand still all night without moving his body.

Of course, the consequence of doing this is that you will feel sore all over when you wake up.

Xie Yunxue's fever had subsided, and his clothes were soaked with sweat. Although there was no strange smell, he still felt unwell all over.

The young man was about to move his leg bones, but the moment he opened his eyes, he saw someone lying on his knees.

To Xiaoyuan!
Xie Yunxue's eyes suddenly shrank, and his finger bones trembled slightly. He recalled what happened last night and vaguely remembered something... He seemed to use Xiang Xiaoyuan as a jade pillow to cool down, and he was rude to her.

Xie Yunxue was speechless for a long time.

He has been the crown prince for many years, but this is the first time he feels so lacking in confidence.

Xie Yunxue stretched out her hand, held Xiang Xiaoyuan's head with her palm, slowly moved her away, and placed her on the soft blanket on the floor. She then walked out of the inner room and met Fu Shengdao, who had been guarding the inner courtyard all night.

"Let the coroner rest inside. There's no need to disturb her."

Hearing this, Fusheng's eyes widened instantly. He had seen Xiang Xiaoyuan stay in the inner courtyard all night, and he thought that she had angered the prince by speaking without restraint, and was killed by Xie Yunxue with a single sword! Had she only slept for one night?

Wait, what do you mean by slept all night? Could it be that he slept with Xiaoyuan?

Fusheng was an old man raised in the inner court. He was used to practicing cultivation and naturally knew how to deal with important people. But this time, what he heard was too shocking and he was at a loss for a moment.

But Xie Yunxue was tired after a night of sleep and didn't pay attention to Fusheng's expression.

He paused and said, "If she misses the meal when she wakes up, remember to ask the kitchen to steam some cakes and send them over."

Xie Yunxue, always so cold and aloof, actually prepared food for the young lady... Fusheng was even more shocked, muttering to himself: "He's the one who's looking down on Xiang Xiaoyuan! How favored she must be!" You know, Xie Yunxue has always been averse to women. Even the palace maids sent by the tutor to instruct the Crown Prince on human affairs were sent back one by one by the Crown Prince. So cold and restrained, yet he actually made an exception for Xiang Xiaoyuan.

That’s right, ever since the day Xiang Xiaoyuan came to the capital, didn’t the prince ask him to take good care of this young lady?
Now everything has come to fruition, but I don't know when the prince will give Xiang Xiaoyuan a position. It wouldn't be good to keep her outside the palace forever, right?

Fusheng knew that Xiang Xiaoyuan was the crown prince's first woman, and he had an idea in his mind.

He asked in a flattering tone, "Your Highness, you see, Miss Xiang has woken up and must be exhausted. Should I have someone bring water in to help her bathe and change clothes? Also, there are no women's clothes in your inner chambers. Should I prepare some for her as well?"

Xie Yunxue was speechless. Last night, he had been the one to support Xiang Xiaoyuan's sleep... How could she be so tired that she needed someone to help her bathe? But Xie Yunxue had been sweating all over last night, and perhaps Xiang Xiaoyuan had gotten some of it too.

That's it.

Xie Yunxue nodded: "Well, you arrange it." After these words came out, Fusheng was even more certain that Xiang Xiaoyuan had made great contributions to the emperor. He had to warn everyone in and outside the Eastern Palace that when they saw Xiang Xiaoyuan in the future, they should be more attentive and speak more sweetly. If Xiang Xiaoyuan was lucky, maybe she could even be made a concubine of the crown prince! Wouldn't it be a great success for them?

Fusheng was so moved that he almost cried. He must have good eyesight and was very smart. Look, he had hit the jackpot!
Xie Yunxue had to go to the study to handle some matters today and did not stay in the inner courtyard.

When Xiang Xiaoyuan woke up, it was already noon.

The sun was shining brightly, shining into the house through the carved wooden windows, creating a patch of golden light.

She squinted her eyes due to the scorching sun and subconsciously called out, "Your Highness?"

No one answered from inside the room. Only Fusheng heard the noise and came forward to ask ingratiatingly: "Excuse me, are you awake?"

He nodded to Xiaoyuan and asked him, "Where is His Highness?"

Fusheng smiled and said, "His Highness has been busy, and he specifically told me not to disturb your sleep. He also asked me to prepare some snacks to fill your stomach. It shows how much His Highness cares about you."

"I've boiled some hot water and have placed the tub in the warm room. Would you like to bathe and change clothes first, or eat something?"

Xiang Xiaoyuan is rather slow when it comes to matters between men and women, and she doesn't understand Fusheng's intention.

Fusheng, however, thought that since it was the prince's first experience of sexual intercourse, he must have been addicted to it and was enjoying it very much. Perhaps he had endured the pain of Xiang Xiaoyuan all night and was able to sleep until noon.

Xiang Xiaoyuan felt a dull pain in his head and was too lazy to think so much.

She said, "Have some snacks first. Thank you for your help, father-in-law."

"Oh, you're really embarrassing me!" Fusheng said with a smile, "Being able to serve Miss Xiang is truly a blessing that I've cultivated for several lifetimes. It's not tiring at all."

Xiang Xiaoyuan: "..."

She looked at Fusheng in confusion.

Why did Fusheng's mouth suddenly become so sweet after not seeing him for one night?

Xiang Xiaoyuan simply stopped caring about Fusheng. She had other things to do later, so she had to go find Master Chu Daofu to inquire about the progress of the case.

After Xiang Xiaoyuan finished her sweet and delicious snacks, she drowsily climbed into the bathtub in the warm room next door to take a bath.

After Xiang Xiaoyuan washed herself clean, she took out the pink satin jacket and skirt with butterfly patterns and slowly put them on.

Huaiyu had taught her how to tie a flower knot before, so it was not difficult for her to put on a set of clothes.

But after she went out, she couldn't help but touch the shiny satin sleeves twice, and sighed in her heart: He is worthy of being His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the clothes he wears are made of such high-quality materials!
Her monthly salary was not enough to buy such nice clothes, but she could go to the Eastern Palace more often and get more benefits.

(End of this chapter)