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“Xin'er, why is your smile always because of him? Am I really that inferior to him?”
The man spoke, his face filled with frustration and despair.
However, Xin'er was completely unaware of this, for at that moment, she was a little woman deeply loved by the man beside her. All her thoughts were focused on him; how could she pay attention to anyone else?
...
When Xin'er and her companions arrived at Spirit Heart Palace, they could see a group of people standing at the entrance from a distance. Leading them was none other than the elegantly dressed Aotian Xue!
Today, Aotian Xue had clearly gone through great effort to prepare herself. She wore a stunning crimson veil and silk skirt adorned with a large, blooming peony.
The fabric of the veil and silk skirt was incredibly thin; even in the scorching summer heat, it felt as if she were wearing nothing at all.
It must be said that this crimson chiffon skirt suited Aotian Xue perfectly. The vibrant red complemented her skin, which was as delicate as jade, making it seem almost translucent.
Adding to her allure was her meticulously made-up face. Her brows resembled distant mountains, her eyes sparkled like clear water, and her elegantly upturned nose added to her charm. Her lips, framed by lipstick, were as radiant as freshly bloomed roses, captivating enough to make one long for their fragrance...
When Aotian Xue saw Xin'er and Leng Yixuan appear, her usual haughty demeanor transformed completely. A radiant smile, as bright as a flower, blossomed on her face as she rushed toward Xin'er.
Xin'er was momentarily taken aback, perhaps surprised by Aotian Xue's change in attitude, and found herself at a loss for words.
As Aotian Xue approached, Xin'er hurriedly prepared to bow in greeting, but Aotian Xue stopped her.
"My dear sister, what relationship do we have? There are no outsiders here; you need not be so formal," Aotian Xue said with a gentle and affectionate smile.
Seeing this, Xin'er felt puzzled but still spoke up. "But you are a princess after all; such courtesies must be observed."
After saying this, Xin'er lightly performed a bow to Aotian Xue.
Aotian Xue merely smiled in response, her expression full of warmth.
Then, after Xin'er finished her greeting, Aotian Xue eagerly took Xin'er's small hand and said with concern, "Today I heard from the palace maid that you unfortunately fell into the water. I was quite worried about you. I wanted to come see you myself, but..." At this point, Aotian Xue paused, and Xin'er understood what she meant.
It was clear that Aotian Xue was afraid that Xuanyuan would not allow her to enter.
Xin'er thought to herself as she heard Aotian Xue speak.
"Fortunately, my sister is fine now. Come, I specially had the royal chef prepare a table of light dishes, including medicinal cuisine made just for you."
As Aotian Xue spoke, she eagerly took Xin'er's hand and led her toward the Spirit Heart Palace.
During this time, she merely nodded politely at Leng Yixuan without directing any further attention toward him, as if he were completely unimportant to her.
Despite this, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but furrow his beautifully shaped brows, his gaze toward Aotian Xue filled with scrutiny and sharpness.
He hadn't intended to come here; after all, this woman was not to his liking.
Moreover, he understood all too well what her gaze toward him meant, which was why he had always maintained a poor attitude toward her.
However, he didn't want to refuse Xin'er's invitation, so he came anyway.
Even if this woman truly intended to play some tricks, with him around, he would never allow Xin'er to suffer even the slightest grievance.
Leng Yixuan firmly resolved in his heart and followed behind Xin'er and Aotian Xue into the Spirit Heart Palace.
Upon entering, they found the Spirit Heart Palace brightly lit and lavishly decorated. Every scene and object exuded a royal grandeur.
The bluestone floor shone like a mirror, covered with a crimson carpet embroidered with peonies.
On both sides of the hall were intricately carved Rosewood tables and chairs. Nearby, an Antique Jade cabinet glimmered softly in the candlelight, exuding a warm glow.
The sheer curtains swayed gently, and a delicate bronze censer burned Rosewood incense, filling the room with a fragrant aroma.
As Xin'er caught a whiff of the rich rose scent, she couldn't help but take a deep breath, her red lips curling into a smile as she exclaimed, "It smells wonderful..."
Hearing Xin'er's words, Aotian Xue's red lips also curved into a smile as she replied, "Hehe, I have always loved fragrances. That's why my room must be filled with delightful scents. This rose fragrance was specially prepared for me. If you like it, I can have someone bring you some incense later."
Aotian Xue spoke gently, and upon hearing this, Xin'er hurriedly waved her hand and said, "No, thank you, Snow Princess. I don't need any."
"Hehe, there's no need to be so polite with me! Just call me Sister Aoxue," Aotian Xue said warmly.
As they spoke, Xin'er was already led to the table by the Pride of Snow.
There, Aotian Xue had indeed arranged a lavish spread of dishes. The table was adorned with an array of colorful and aromatic food—at least a dozen dishes in total—enough to make anyone's mouth water.
After all, Xin'er was not one to waste food. However, since this invitation was special and prepared by the kitchen for her, she naturally wouldn't say anything against it.
"Come, Xin'er, Young Master, please take a seat! I had the Imperial Kitchen prepare these dishes; they are truly delicious!"
After saying this, Xin'er took the initiative to serve food to Aotian Xue.
Seeing this, Aotian Xue was naturally flattered.
"Princess, I can manage on my own."
Upon hearing Xin'er's words, Aotian Xue simply nodded and smiled.
"Alright, then go ahead."
With that, she suddenly gestured for the other Palace Maids to step back.
"Heh heh, I always feel uncomfortable with others around."
"Oh."
Xin'er had no doubts about Aotian Xue's words.
She simply continued to enjoy the meal laid out before her.
To be honest, the dishes were very light and flavorful, perfectly suited to her taste. Thus, Xin'er found the meal particularly enjoyable.
Leng Yixuan, who had been vigilantly observing Aotian Xue's every move, felt his heart soften at that moment. He then spoke up.
"Take your time eating, be careful not to choke."
"Mm."
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er looked up and smiled gently at him.
Just then, Leng Yixuan noticed a grain of rice stuck at the corner of Xin'er's mouth. Without thinking, he reached out and lightly brushed it away with his finger.
Every gesture he made was filled with affection and tenderness towards her.
This sight ignited a raging jealousy within Aotian Xue, who watched from the side.
After all, the man before her was as handsome as a deity, wealthy and powerful, with an air of elegance that made him the dream lover of every woman.
Yet, it was infuriating that such an exceptional man had his eyes on a woman of such low status. How could this be!?
She had to have this man; she simply had to!
Aotian Xue thought firmly to herself, but her face still wore a gentle and pleasant expression.
Inside, however, she was consumed by jealousy.
However, she believed that after today, this man would be hers, because...
Thinking of this, Aotian Xue's enchanting eyes, adorned with exquisite eyeliner, glimmered with a hint of cunning.
She glanced meaningfully at Leng Yixuan's bowl and chopsticks.
Then her gaze slowly shifted to the man's face. When she saw his originally bright and intelligent Deep Black Eyes gradually becoming dazed, Aotian Xue's charming eyes sparkled for a moment before she spoke to Xin'er.
"Oh, by the way, I have a Blood-Red Peony planted outside Spirit Heart Palace. It's brilliantly colored and only blooms for one night. Shall we go take a look?"
"Oh, really!? A Blood-Red Peony!? I've never seen one before. Xuan, can we go see it together!?"
Hearing Aotian Xue's words, Xin'er felt a surge of joy.
After all, she was a flower lover and naturally wanted to experience it.
However, when she turned to speak to the man beside her, he seemed lost in thought, staring intently ahead without responding to her. Seeing this, Xin'er furrowed her Dark Eyebrows in confusion.
After all, she couldn't quite understand why Xuan seemed strange right now, but she couldn't pinpoint what exactly was off.
Just as Xin'er was pondering this in her heart, Aotian Xue quickly took her hand and whispered in her ear.
"Sister, let's just go take a look ourselves. I can see that Young Master is exhausted. After all, he has to manage such a large business alone every day, which must be mentally taxing. Perhaps he's thinking about business matters again. How about we go see the flowers while Young Master rests here?"
Hearing Aotian Xue's words, Xin'er found them reasonable.
After all, Xuan had to manage so many affairs and still find time to accompany her; it was indeed exhausting.
Perhaps he was thinking about business matters again right now?
With this thought in mind, Xin'er turned to Aotian Xue and said, "Then, Princess, let's go take a look at the peonies!"
"Yes, that sounds good."
Upon hearing Xin'er's words, Aotian Xue's lips curled into a charming smile.
However, that smile lacked sincerity, and the glint in her eyes went unnoticed by Xin'er.
Thus, after they both stood up, they walked toward the outside of Spirit Heart Palace.
Along the way, Xin'er noticed that the entire Spirit Heart Palace was very quiet; there wasn't a single Palace Maid around. She couldn't help but furrow her brows in confusion.
Perhaps sensing Xin'er's puzzlement, Aotian Xue spoke up.
"Oh, it's like this. I don't like others disturbing us, so I had the Palace Maids wait outside."
"Oh, I see."
Xin'er nodded in understanding upon hearing this.
Then, she followed Aotian Xue and slowly made her way into the courtyard of Spirit Heart Palace.
At that moment, the bright moon hung high in the sky, its pure light cascading down like soft silk, casting a hazy glow over everything and creating a rippling effect.
The palace lanterns were brightly lit, gently swaying with the Evening Breeze, their warm yellow light illuminating the surroundings in a soft glow.
Xin'er followed closely behind Aotian Xue and soon arrived in the courtyard.
Inside, there were many precious flower pots arranged beautifully.
There were Roses, Orange Blossoms, Lilies, and more.
However, the most eye-catching were the pair of Blood-Red Peonies blooming magnificently in the center...
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