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Xin'er exclaimed and immediately ran towards the little puppy.
After all, Xin'er not only loved children but also had a special fondness for fluffy animals.
Especially this little puppy, which was simply too adorable.
Its fur was pure white, without a single blemish.
With triangular ears, dark little eyes, a pink nose, and a tiny pink tongue that kept sticking out, it was irresistibly cute from every angle.
Perhaps sensing Xin'er's affection, the white puppy didn't shy away when she picked it up. Instead, it obediently snuggled in her arms and occasionally licked her small hand with its soft tongue, making Xin'er beam with joy.
Her delighted giggles rang out continuously, causing Leng Yixuan, who was watching from the side, to feel both happy and envious.
Unable to hold back, he spoke up with a hint of grievance in his voice.
"Xin'er, you're really biased! You treat a little dog better than you treat me."
Hearing his words, Xin'er turned to look at the tall man who now wore a pitiful expression. It was quite amusing.
Then, as if struck by a thought, Xin'er said, "What? You, a grown man, are actually jealous of a little puppy!?"
"What!? Am I competing with a puppy for your affection!?"
Hearing Xin'er’s words, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but furrow his brow and immediately protested.
However, when his gaze fell upon Xin'er’s flower-like smile on her little face, all his protests instantly transformed into a cheeky demeanor, and he shamelessly said, "Hehe, I'm just jealous of the little dog! What's wrong with that?"
"Uh..."
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er was momentarily at a loss for words.
After all, she never expected that this man could say such things!
In an instant, she felt both helpless and amused.
After joking around with Leng Yixuan for a while, a guard hurriedly approached.
Xin'er recognized this guard as one of Leng Yixuan's subordinates.
The guard whispered something in Leng Yixuan's ear, causing him to slightly furrow his brow. He then gestured for the guard to step back.
Seeing this, Xin'er couldn't help but ask, "Xuan, is something happening?"
Xin'er asked, having noticed Leng Yixuan's frown just moments ago.
Upon hearing Xin'er's question, Leng Yixuan simply nodded and replied without hiding anything from her.
"Yes, there are some issues with the business, just minor matters. I will handle it now. You should rest early today. Tomorrow, we will go to greet Father and Empress Mother and inform them about our marriage."
With that, Leng Yixuan lowered his head and gently cupped Xin'er's little face, planting a kiss on her forehead and cheek before turning to leave.
It wasn't until the figure of the man disappeared from Xin'er's sight that she slowly withdrew her gaze, landing it on the little dog in her arms.
At this moment, night had fallen, and the lights were beginning to glow.
Xin'er was exhausted after a long day and night.
So, after playing with the little dog for a while, she had the Palace Maid bring in water for a nice bath before lying down on her bed to rest.
However, for some reason, despite being utterly worn out, she found it difficult to fall asleep in bed.
She reached out to touch the space beside her; it felt cold and empty.
Clearly, she always slept alone every night. Why was it that just one night made her feel so unaccustomed!?
Dependence truly is a frightening thing!
Xin'er thought to herself, and so she kept wishing for Xuan to return quickly.
However, the more she thought about it, the more energized she felt.
After lying in bed unable to sleep for several hours, Xin'er finally gave up.
Looking outside at the darkening sky, she considered that Xuan might not come back.
Feeling a bit down, Xin'er dressed herself and picked up the fluffy little puppy, planning to take a walk.
Perhaps after a stroll, she would be able to sleep when she returned.
With this thought in mind, Xin'er quietly took the puppy out for a walk without disturbing anyone.
At this moment, everything was silent, and the night was as thick as syrup.
The cool night air flowed like water, with stars scattered sparsely across the sky.
A gentle evening breeze carried a hint of chill.
Yet, being in the palace meant that even at such a late hour, lanterns were lit every few steps, illuminating the entire palace.
Bathed in the dim yellow light, Xin'er strolled through the night.
Holding onto the rope, wherever the puppy went, she followed closely behind.
After all, it was late, and she didn’t really know where she should go.
So, she might as well just follow the puppy!
Perhaps when she got tired, sleepiness would come, and then she could rest.
Just as Xin'er was thinking this, suddenly, a burst of delicate laughter mixed with a woman's soft gasp reached her ears.
Upon hearing that sound, Xin'er froze for a moment, and immediately became alert.
After all, that voice was so familiar; she had heard it many times before.
As Xin'er pondered this, she quickly realized that she had unknowingly wandered into an unfamiliar place.
She had no idea whose palace this was; she had just barged in without a second thought. If someone discovered her, it would be a serious problem.
Thinking this, Xin'er decided to turn around and leave.
However, at that moment, the rope in her hand suddenly tightened and then loosened. The rope she had been holding slipped right out of her grasp.
Xin'er gasped in surprise and looked down, unable to suppress a sharp intake of breath.
After all, the little dog that had been trotting ahead suddenly dashed forward as if it had spotted something interesting.
And where it was heading was none other than the source of that alluring sound.
Seeing this, Xin'er felt a surge of panic.
She wanted to call out to the little dog, but she was afraid of being overheard and startling others.
Yet, if she didn’t call out, the little dog would only run faster, slipping further from her control.
Thinking of this, Xin'er immediately felt flustered.
As she watched the little dog darting away from her, she hesitated for a moment but then bit her lip and decided to chase after it in the direction it had gone.
With each step she took forward, the enchanting sounds grew clearer.
Hearing them made Xin'er’s face flush; even without a mirror, she knew her cheeks must be as red as a monkey's bottom.
Though she was reluctant to be in this place, she had to retrieve the little dog. After all, it was a gift from Xuan! How could she possibly lose it!?
Xin'er thought to herself, trying to keep her presence hidden from others as she moved closer to some bushes near the rockery.
However, upon seeing her approach, the little dog became excited, thinking that Xin'er was playing hide and seek with it!
As Xin'er watched the little puppy about to be caught, the mischievous creature suddenly dashed forward. After running a short distance, it stopped as if waiting for Xin'er to chase it.
Seeing this, Xin'er felt frustrated but couldn't help but pursue it.
She was even more annoyed at the thought that once she caught the puppy, she would definitely swat its bottom for being so naughty!
Xin'er kept thinking about this, trying not to pay attention to the sounds around her.
At that moment, she knew that a soft, alluring sound was coming from right beside her.
Although she deliberately tried not to listen to the noises nearby, her eyes couldn't help but look.
After all, she was afraid that the people around her would notice her presence.
However, it was better not to look; once she did glance at her surroundings, Xin'er was startled, her beautiful eyes widening in shock.
Before her stood an Octagonal Pavilion, surrounded by rockeries and flowing water, with floral arrays encircling it.
Inside the Pavilion, a veil hung down, swaying gently with the breeze.
Accompanying this was a rich aroma of wine wafting from within the Pavilion.
When Xin'er lifted her beautiful eyes and glanced toward the Pavilion beside her, a gentle breeze blew up a corner of the veil, revealing the scene inside the Pavilion in vivid detail before Xin'er's gaze.
Inside the Pavilion, a man and a woman were entangled together.
The man sat on a stool, holding a White Jade Wine Cup in one hand. He was dressed extravagantly, exuding an air of nobility mixed with a hint of charm and laziness that was utterly captivating.
Since the man had his back to Xin'er, she couldn't see his face clearly. However, there was something about his silhouette that felt strangely familiar to her, as if she had seen him somewhere before.
Yet, in that moment, she couldn't recall where she had encountered this man.
As her gaze lightly swept across the scene, she noticed that the man was holding a seductive woman in his arms.
From the woman's attire, it was evident that she was a palace maid!
It seemed that some Prince of the Imperial Line was indulging in a playful encounter with a maid!
Although Xin'er was innocent-minded, after witnessing the guards and maids sneaking around on the Emperor's birthday, she had come to realize that the palace was a rather chaotic place.
Thus, seeing this scene didn't surprise her much; she merely wanted to quickly catch her little dog and leave.
However, whether it was fate playing tricks on her or this little dog truly being mischievous, it climbed up the steps and ventured into the Pavilion.
To make matters worse, this little dog even ran inside to lick the woman's feet!
Seeing this, Xin'er was utterly terrified, her heart racing in fear.
However, at that moment, a startled cry suddenly emerged from the Pavilion.
"Ah, who licked my foot!"
With the woman's exclamation, she quickly jumped out of the man's embrace.
When she realized it was just a little puppy, she let out a sigh of relief.
At this time, the man, seeing the woman so startled, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"It's just a little dog. Look how scared you are!"
His voice was seven parts drunken and three parts hoarse, but upon hearing it, Xin'er felt a jolt run through her.
Because she finally recognized who the man with his back to her was!
It was none other than...
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