I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Chapter 23 Xiao Xue'er's Change

"Oh, by the way, miss."

"When I arrived just now, Guard Geng told me that many unfamiliar faces had come to our mansion and were watching our every move."

"Guard Geng didn't know what to do, and asked me to ask Miss what to do?"

Xiuer closed the window, then came over to help Song Qian change her clothes, and said.

"An unfamiliar face?"

Song Qian stretched out her arm to make it easier for Xiu'er to help her change her clothes, and asked with a frown.

"Yes, unfamiliar faces. I've never seen them before. Guard Geng said they are all top-notch martial arts experts, at least sixth rank."

"Sixth rank?"

Song Qian's brows furrowed deeply.

Even the top bodyguard of the Song family, Geng, is only a sixth-rank officer. She had spent a lot of money to hire him from outside. The lowest-ranking people watching over the Song family outside the mansion are all sixth-rank officers. Did the Song family offend some important figure?

Otherwise, why would so many experts be keeping an eye on the Song residence?

After thinking for a moment, Song Qian quickly realized that it was likely related to the business they had discussed at Tianxiang Restaurant that day.

Those experts may not necessarily be hostile; they may very well be there to protect the Song family.

"Tell Guard Geng not to worry about it. Let him be the same as usual for the next few days," Song Qian instructed.

"oh."

Xiuer responded and hung Song Qian's clothes on the clothes rack.

After Song Qian sat down on the edge of the bed, she knelt down again to take off Song Qian's shoes, saying as she did so, "Miss, that Seventh Prince was really interesting today. He actually wrote such a childish poem. Are all the princes of our Great Zhou like him when it comes to poetry?"

"It seems that their teacher is not very good at all, not even as good as our son-in-law."

Song Qian casually picked up the small jade hammer beside her pillow, gently pounded her aching shoulders, and looked at Xiu'er:

"The Seventh Prince?"

"Even now, you still believe he is the seventh prince?"

Xiuer looked up in confusion and said, "Didn't he say he was the Seventh Prince Qin Feng? Is there anyone in this world who would dare to impersonate a prince?"

In the maid's mind, no one dared to impersonate a prince.

Song Qian narrowed her eyes slightly. "Others might not dare, but he does!"

"he?"

Xiuer was completely confused. "Who is he? Miss, stop keeping me in suspense."

Song Qian then used a small jade hammer to pound her leg. "We merchants are the most well-informed; if we're not, we'll suffer."

"Just a few days ago, His Majesty ordered the Seventh Prince, Qin Feng, to remain at home. How could he possibly be at Tianxiang Tower today?"

"Moreover, it is the First Prince who is leading the troops this time, and the provisions are something that the First Prince needs to consider. Why is the Seventh Prince getting involved? Besides, the First Prince and the Seventh Prince are not on good terms to begin with."

Xiuer was shocked, her mouth agape. "Miss means that person today was the First Prince!"

Song Qian nodded. "Who else could it be but the First Prince Qin Li? I felt something was off when I first saw him today. The Seventh Prince Qin Feng has been lowly in the palace for many years and is known as a useless prince. How could he have the aura of a ruler? That person can only be the First Prince Qin Li."

After the explanation, Xiuer nodded in understanding and couldn't help but praise, "Miss, you are so smart."

"If she weren't a businesswoman, she would definitely be a female prime minister!"

Song Qian remained silent, only letting out a bitter smile.

A female prime minister—that's such a distant dream.

Just then, someone gently knocked on the door. "Miss, the young master is back. He asked who you went to see today."

Xiuer was about to tell the truth that it was the eldest prince, Qin Li, when Song Qian stopped her and said to the outside world, "Why is he asking so many questions? Tell him it's the seventh prince, Qin Feng."

"Yes, this servant takes her leave!"

After the person left, Xiuer asked, puzzled, "Miss, why did you lie to the young master? Actually, the young master treats you very well."

Snapped.

Song Qian reached out and gently tapped Xiu'er's head. "Who are you on?"

Xiuer covered her head with both hands and quickly stuck out her little tongue.

Song Qianping lay on the bed, pulled the covers over herself, and said, "Alright, your young lady is going to sleep now. You should go and rest too. Remember, don't tell him the truth, or I'll sell you."

Xiuer said "Oh," went to blow out the candles, and left the room.

Before leaving, he told Song Qian to get some rest and not to stay up late.

After everyone left, the room became quiet, but Song Qian's eyes remained open, showing no signs of sleepiness.

Suddenly, Song Qian laughed, "I've done you such a big favor, shouldn't you thank me too? Since you're the Crown Prince, then I, Song Qian, might just become the female prime minister, Your Highness, don't you think so..."

After saying that, Song Qian slowly closed her eyes...

……

Early the next morning.

Qin Li woke up in his own bed and was surprised to find Xiao Xue'er standing beside him.

Xiao Xue'er changed her usual cute girl style, even changing her hair into a bride's updo, which gave her a unique charm.

"Quickly, someone come here! His Highness is awake! Bring in the water for washing his face!"

Upon seeing Qin Li wake up, Xiao Xue'er quickly called out to the outside.

Qin Li was completely bewildered. Was he still half asleep, or was he dreaming?

"Your Highness, how are you? It's still early, would you like to sleep a little longer?"

Xiao Xue'er's thoughtful care did not make Qin Li feel cared for; instead, it gave him goosebumps.

After hesitating for a moment, he beckoned to Xiao Xue'er by the bedside.

Xiao Xue'er thought Qin Li had something to say to her, so she quickly bent down and brought her face close to his.

Qin Li propped himself up, reached out his large hand, and pinched her cheek... a few times.

Xiao Xue'er recoiled in pain, rubbing her face and gasping for breath.

Just as she was about to angrily question him, she suddenly remembered something, forced a smile, and said, "Your Highness, why are you pinching my cheek?"

"I wasn't dreaming."

Muttering to himself, Qin Li looked at Xiao Xue'er and asked, "What are you doing?"

Xiao Xue'er tried her best to maintain a smile on her face. "Of course, I am waiting for Your Highness to wake up so that I can help Your Highness get up and wash. Breakfast has also been prepared in advance, which is what Your Highness usually likes to eat."

"???"

Qin Li was completely bewildered.

He admitted that he was a bit rough with Xiao Xue'er, but he didn't go so far as to make her brain explode.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

Qin Li stared at Xiao Xue'er warily. "What exactly are you doing?"

"I didn't do anything."

Xiao Xue'er quickly stepped forward and helped Qin Li get up with a solicitous expression. "I am Your Highness's fiancée, and this is what I should do. I was ignorant before, so please don't take it to heart, Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, Qin Li got even more goosebumps and felt extremely uncomfortable.

He still preferred Xiao Xue'er to go against him.

Reaching out, Qin Li pinched Xiao Xue'er's cheek again, leaning closer to look, trying to discern something amiss in her eyes.

But Xiao Xue'er's eyes showed no emotion other than pain.

Releasing Xiao Xue'er, Qin Li said while putting on his clothes, "Although I don't know why you suddenly became like this, I like it. If you had been like this earlier, I wouldn't have been so heartless towards you."

"Does it still hurt?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xue'er's lips twitched violently.

Does it still hurt...?

Her gaze involuntarily drifted downwards.

How can it not hurt?

She was in so much pain.

It still aches slightly.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Xue'er forced a smile, "It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt at all. Your Highness has been very kind."

Little did he know that such a response would sting Qin Li's heart as a man, as it was a blatant denial of his abilities.

Qin Li said angrily, "It doesn't hurt? Fine, then prepare well tonight. My cultivation cannot fall behind."

"what?"

Xiao Xue'er was stunned.