Chapter 38 A good opportunity to confess

Before returning to the palace, colorful fireworks had already been set off in the sky, and the golden glazed tiles reflected the colorful light, which was gorgeous and dazzling.

Everyone gathered in front of the hall to watch the fireworks, chatting and laughing, and it was very lively.

Only Ji Xun was hiding in the corner, with no one around him. He stood there silently, seemingly not interested in the fireworks.

Seeing Yun Xi coming back, he moved his eyes and asked softly, "Where did your highness go just now?"

The fireworks were so loud that Yun Xi couldn't hear what he was saying. She stood beside him and shouted, "Why aren't you watching the fireworks?"

The girl raised her voice to the top of her lungs, and Ji Xun heard every word, but he was not used to speaking out loud, so he reached out and took Yun Xi's hand.

Yun Xi was stunned. She didn't expect him to suddenly hold her hand without any warning.

It was so natural and smooth, as if they were in a relationship where they could hold hands casually.

The rough and calloused fingertips wrote on her palm stroke by stroke: Waiting for you.

Yun Xi felt an itch on her wrist, and her eyelashes couldn't help but tremble. Her voice softened unconsciously: "...What are you waiting for me for?"

He had excellent hearing and eyesight, and despite the noise around him, he could still hear Yun Xi's words.

And wrote: With you.

In fact, Ji Xun was not interested in this kind of appreciation party that had no practical use. When he was in the Jin Palace, he found these things very boring.

But if Yun Xi wants to see it, he can accompany her.

Fireworks are gorgeous and beautiful, but they can only be appreciated with worthy people.

Hearing this, Yun Xi's heart skipped a beat for no reason. She blinked, then nodded softly: "...Yeah."

The two stood in the corner of the crowd, away from others, looking at the fireworks blooming in the sky side by side. The colorful flames bloomed in the evening sunset and were reflected in their eyes.

The sunset is beautiful, but it is near dusk.

Yun Xi was lost in thought, staring blankly at the sky. Ji Xun glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

The rosy glow reflected on her face, like a fairy walking out of a dream, soft and fragile, as if dyeing her cheeks red.

Yun Xi was born very beautiful. She was not as vulgar as others said. In fact, she was more kind-hearted than anyone else. Her kindness was not stupidity, but a purity from the darkness and unknown of the world.

She only has a partial understanding of many things, so she is hesitant, hesitant, and dares not be honest with herself.

“…”

Ji Xun looked at her and suddenly had an idea, thinking that this was an opportunity.

He opened his thin lips slightly, and his hand hidden under his sleeve reached out, touched Yun Xi's hanging sleeve, slowly slid it to his side, and was about to hook her fingers.

But before he could touch her, the maid Yuan He suddenly came over and presented her with a handkerchief: "Your Highness, your handkerchief."

Ji Xun suddenly withdrew his hand, hid it behind his back as if nothing had happened, and subconsciously looked at her reaction.

Yun Xi didn't notice and took the handkerchief. It was the one she had lost earlier. Yuan He said, "This was sent to me by a young master. He said that His Highness left in a hurry and forgot to take it."

Yun Xi saw that the handkerchief was stained with something unknown, and it was dirty and had a strange smell.

She frowned: "No, throw it away for me."

"yes."

Ji Xun naturally saw it too. He looked calm and asked, "What is that?"

He recognized that the handkerchief belonged to Yun Xi, but why was it in that state?

"I just met a madman and got scared off accidentally."

Ji Xun scanned her body lightly, finding no signs of injury, and asked, "Who?"

"My uncle's son." Yun Xi whispered, "He's the one who gave us the Phoenix Blood Pearl."

Hearing this, Ji Xun's eyes darkened slightly, and he said coldly: "Oh."

"I seemed to feel you pulling my sleeve just now. Do you have something to say to me?" Yun Xi did not forget to mention this and stared at him curiously.

He rarely took the initiative to make physical contact with her, and most of the time he would keep his distance. He would never say a word unless it was necessary. So Yun Xi subconsciously thought that he had something important to tell her.

However, Ji Xun avoided her sight, his Adam's apple rolled slightly, and he looked away calmly: "No."

Yun Xi didn't believe it: "Really?"

She pressed the issue, and it seemed like she still cared.

Obviously, they were in sync and both felt that now was a good time.

Girls are shy and always feel embarrassed to speak first.

In fact, he didn't care much about this kind of thing. After all, there were more important things to worry about at the moment. But considering that Yun Xi missed him so much, he could temporarily relieve her lovesickness.

During these days in Chang'an, Yun Xi did help him a lot.

Ji Xun was silent, thinking for a moment, and was about to open his mouth: "I..."

"Your Highness Roujia."

Duan Song's voice sounded not far away. He was wearing a golden python robe, waving a folding fan, and walking over with a smile.

Ji Xun: “…”

Duan Song was about to talk to Yun Xi when he suddenly felt a sharp gaze shooting towards him. He turned his head and met Ji Xun's deep gaze. He was immediately startled: "..."

Yun Xi was already distracted: "What's the matter, Master Duan?"

Duan Song turned around and cleared his throat. "Just now at the banquet, I saw the King of Nanzhao present Your Highness with a Phoenix Blood Pearl. I'm actually quite interested in this pearl and would like to pay a large sum of money to buy it. I wonder if Your Highness would be willing to part with it?"

Yun Xi blinked: "Hmm?"

Why do they all like that bead? Is this a common hobby among men?

"I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint Master Duan again this time."

Duan Song's smile froze, and his fingers pressing on the folding fan tightened.

Yun Xi continued, "I have already given the Phoenix Blood Pearl to Guard Ji. If Prince Duan wants it, he must ask him."

As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Song was suddenly stunned, and Yun Xi subconsciously looked at Ji Xun. Seeing that he had no intention of making an offer, the corners of her lips couldn't help but rise.

"I see." Duan Song regained his smile. "Since it's someone else's gift, I won't steal it away."

As he spoke, he brought up another matter: "I heard that His Highness is currently selecting a consort. Does he have anyone in mind?"

Yun Xi didn't answer, but asked, "Why, does Prince Duan want to have a closer relationship with me?"

Duan Song smiled apologetically, "I dare not. I'm just asking out of curiosity."

Yun Xi also smiled: "Your Highness wants to know, and I want to know too."

Duan Song didn't want to ask any more questions, so he changed the subject: "I heard that Your Highness has always liked the color red. The Prince of Yan's Mansion recently acquired a piece of East China Sea red coral stone. I would like to invite Your Highness to come to our mansion to admire it at noon tomorrow. I wonder if Your Highness is free."

Yun Xi frowned: "Thank you for your kindness, Master Duan, but I have other things to prepare."

It was already late at night, and she had a restricted physique. If she went into someone else's house at night, wouldn't that mean she was rushing to be delivered?

Besides, who would invite others to their home when they are young?

Yun Xi couldn't help but look at Duan Song with a strange look in her eyes.

Duan Song was not annoyed by being rejected directly. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Okay, if the princess is free next time, you can come directly to Prince Yan's Mansion."

After Duan Song left, the fireworks ended and everyone else returned to Qiankun Palace to continue enjoying the singing and dancing. The emperor took the King of Nanzhao to discuss matters elsewhere.

There is no one else.

Yun Xi was a little confused when she saw Ji Xun standing still, so she stopped where she was as well.

After a while, Ji Xun, who had been silent for a long time, finally had the chance to speak again: "Yun..."

Yun Xi also pricked up her ears and listened: "Hmm?"

"Your Highness!"

Yuan He hurried over and said, "Your Highness, the Emperor said he has something important to discuss with you. Please move to the bird bush in the Imperial Garden."

Ji Xun's forehead jumped: "..."

Yun Xi couldn't hold it in any longer. Although she also wanted to know what Ji Xun wanted to say to her, she had to put her father first for the moment.

"Tell me when we get back to the Princess's Mansion," Yun Xi said. "Go to Qiankun Palace and wait for me first."

There was a hint of annoyance in Ji Xun's eyes, but he didn't say much and nodded coldly.

The imperial garden is full of birds.

The Qiankun Palace is relatively close to the Imperial Garden, but the Hundred Birds Bush is relatively remote, and there are not many people coming and going on weekdays. Today, there is a banquet in the Qiankun Palace, and many palace maids have been transferred away, so there is almost no one here.

The Emperor of Wei and the King of Nanzhao were indeed walking towards the Imperial Garden, but in less than a moment, they had already arrived at the Hundred Birds Bush, which surprised Yun Xi a little.

When Yun Xi arrived at the Hundred Birds Bush, she only saw a lonely figure standing on the path.

Seeing the man's face clearly, Yun Xi was stunned. Before she could even move her feet to walk around, the man spoke first: "Cousin, did you receive the handkerchief I sent back?"

He looked quiet and surly, completely different from the crazy look he had just had. His two empty eyes stared at her quietly, as if he wanted to stick to her.

"Cousin, why aren't you talking?" Yun Ye smiled foolishly. "Are you surprised to see me here?"

Yun Xi took a few steps back and swallowed hard: "...Where are my father, the emperor, and your father?"

"They're not here."

Yunye said.

"It was I who wanted my cousin to come."

Yun Xi's heart suddenly became alarmed and she turned around and wanted to run, but she was no match for the lunatic Yun Ye. He held her down from behind and restrained her hands.

"You lunatic, how dare you pretend to be the emperor's decree? Do you know what the consequences will be?" Yun Xi cursed.

"I don't know. I only know that on the way to Chang'an, my father told me that I would marry a beautiful princess in Chang'an."

"My cousin is the most beautiful woman in Chang'an. When I get back, I'll tell my father that I want to marry her."

Yunye showed that silly smile again, his hands and feet danced uncontrollably, a shrill scream came from his throat, and his expression became excited.

Yun Xi was really scared. She regretted meeting him when she went to pick up the handkerchief. Now there was no one around, she struggled in fear and finally managed to escape.

Almost instinctively, she hurriedly groped for something nearby, picked up a stone, and hit him on the head with all her strength.

Yun Ye was caught off guard and hit twice. He fainted and fell directly on Yun Xi.

Yun Xi raised her hand and touched blood. She was so horrified that she couldn't utter a word and froze in place.

When she looked up, she saw Ji Xun walking quickly towards her not far away.

The two looked at each other in the wind, and Ji Xun was stunned for a moment.

"Your Highness?"