11. Chapter 11 Contempt

Pei Xiuhan casually tugged at the small tuft on her head and said gloomily, "Brother is even more embarrassed than you. Not only did I buy you clothes, I also had to buy you that thing. I didn't cry, so why are you crying?"

Xiaoxiao: ...

She was not comforted, tears fell down, she buried her little face in her knees and cried even harder.

Pei Xiuhan couldn't help but touch the tip of his nose.

Xiaoxiao wiped her tears and tried to stand up, her voice muffled, "I'll buy it myself, I don't need your help."

Pei Xiuhan pressed her little head and didn't let her get up. "I'll go. Wait here obediently for your brother to come back."

He said this and walked away.

Although there were not many pedestrians on the street, there were quite a few small vendors selling things. Seeing that someone was looking over here, Xiaoxiao was too embarrassed to chase after him and buried his head in depression.

The town was not big, and Pei Xiuhan arrived at the clothing store in just a few steps. The owner of the clothing store was a young lady in her early thirties. When she saw Pei Xiuhan, she came out to greet him warmly.

Pei Xiu Han didn't know the little girl's size, so he roughly gestured to the shopkeeper about her height.

He was dressed in luxurious clothes and was so handsome. When he walked towards him from afar, he looked like a character in a painting. With such demeanor, it was obvious that he was a noble young man from some wealthy family. The shopkeeper took out the most expensive clothes. The clothes were made of cotton, which was the best fabric in the store.

Pei Xiu Han only took a glance and could tell the quality was average. Thinking that the little girl was wearing coarse cloth clothes, he asked the shopkeeper to pack five sets of clothes for her directly, and then asked if there were any menstrual belts.

Seeing that a grown man wanted to buy this, the shopkeeper was shocked. There was a strange look in his eyes when he looked at Pei Xiu Han, and he didn't know what was going on in his mind.

Pei Xiu glanced at her coldly.

He has an imposing aura, and whenever he is unhappy, his eyes appear cold and sinister.

The shopkeeper shuddered, quickly retracted his gaze, and apologized: "This thing is usually made by ourselves. No store sells it, and we don't have it at home."

Pei Xiuhan was silent for a moment, knowing that the little girl didn't know how to make it, he directly ordered: "Go make a few."

His stern face was so cold and scary that the shopkeeper didn't dare to refuse and had to do a few. Fortunately, it was not difficult to make a menstrual belt. Before Pei Xiuhan's patience ran out, she finally finished it.

When he came out with a bag of things, he saw the little girl still curled up in the same place, her little shoulders shaking from time to time, and she was still crying.

Pei Xiuhan rubbed his brows, feeling a little headache. He really didn't know how to coax a child, so he simply stuffed the things into the little girl's arms and said, "Go to the clinic and borrow a room to change your clothes."

Xiaoxiao then raised her little face. Her eyelashes were wet from crying, and tears were still hanging on her fair and tender little face, making her look pitiful.

She hugged her clothes tightly, whispered thank you, and quickly slipped into the clinic. When she came out after packing up, it was already a quarter of an hour later.

After changing her clothes, she finally stopped crying, but her little head was still lowered, as if she wanted to bury it in his chest. Pei Xiuhan didn't say anything else and planned to take her to a nearby restaurant to eat something.

When they passed by the clothing store, Xiaoxiao finally put aside her pride and took the initiative to say the first thing to him, "I have too many clothes and I can't wear them all. I'll return them and give my brother two sets."

Pei Xiuhan didn't need these two sets of clothes at all, so he ignored it and just said two words, "Follow me."

Xiaoxiao pouted, afraid that he would be impatient, so she had to follow him obediently. She had never worn such a nice dress before, and she felt a little uneasy all the way.

The last time she went to the clothing store to buy clothes for him, she asked for this kind of fabric, which was very expensive, but he bought her five sets of clothes in one go. Xiaoxiao felt that even if she was sold, she would not be worth so much money.

She couldn't help but sigh a little, thinking that her brother was such a spendthrift.

Pei Xiu Han naturally had no idea what was going on in her little head. After entering the restaurant, he ordered several dishes. He remembered what the doctor said and did not order spicy or cold food. He also ordered a hot soup for her.

After they finished eating, the coachman came over. Xiaoxiao's stomach was still uncomfortable, so she fell into a deep sleep after getting on the carriage.

The next two days were still spent in the carriage. Xiaoxiao was always listless and wanted to get off the carriage to help Shi Yu roast sweet potatoes, but Pei Xiuhan forced her back on.

On the afternoon of the third day, they finally arrived at the palace. Xiaoxiao followed Pei Xiuhan out of the carriage. The first thing that caught her eye was the vermilion gate and the two majestic stone lions. It was the first time that Xiaoxiao had seen such a grand house, and her eyes widened a little.

What shocked her even more was the words on the plaque. The three words "Yanwang Mansion" were not only extremely beautiful, but also carved into the wood. She couldn't help but rub her eyes. For a moment, she even thought she had seen it wrong.

At this moment, a well-dressed middle-aged man came out with a group of people. He knelt down when he saw Pei Xiuhan and said, "Your Highness, please return to the palace. I am late. Please punish me."

Pei Xiuhan just waved his hand. Seeing Xiaoxiao still standing there stupidly, he said two words, "Let's go."

Xiaoxiao followed him in a daze. Although she had guessed that Brother Pei's identity was not simple, she did not expect that he was actually the King of Yan.

Even though Zhangjia Village is located in a remote area, Xiaoxiao vaguely remembers that Prince Yan seemed to be the emperor's brother, second only to the emperor and above everyone else.

Xiaoxiao followed him into the palace as if in a dream. After entering, what caught her eye was a glazed screen wall with an eight-character pattern and auspicious paintings painted on it.

It was the first time that Xiaoxiao saw the screen wall, and she was immediately shocked. She felt as if it was unreal. The buildings in the palace were even more spectacular, with rockery, flowing water, pavilions, and towers. There was a scene every ten steps. It was so beautiful that it seemed like a fairyland. Xiaoxiao could hardly take in all the sights.

Little did they know that while the little girl was looking at the scenery, the maids and servants were also secretly looking at her. This was the first time that the prince brought a girl back. Even though the little girl was only as tall as the prince's chest, everyone was still curious and couldn't guess who she was.

Xiaoxiao has delicate features and clear eyes. When she puts on a beautiful dress, she doesn't look like a little country girl at all. Everyone even thinks she is a noble lady from some family.

Xiaoxiao had no idea that everyone was guessing her identity. She followed Pei Xiuhan for an incense stick's time but still hadn't reached his residence. Xiaoxiao was shocked.

When he looked at Pei Xiuhan again, there was an inexplicable awe in his eyes. He didn't even dare to call him brother. He only sighed softly, "Prince, your house is so big."

Pei Xiuhan didn't like what he heard and frowned slightly, "Why call me Prince? Just keep calling me that."

Seeing that he hadn't changed much from before, Xiaoxiao said "oh" obediently, her eyes full of disbelief, "Brother, do you have to walk so much every day?"

The maids and servants couldn't help but prick up their ears and took in the word "brother".

Pei Xiuhan then glanced at the little girl and asked, "Tired?"

Xiaoxiao quickly shook her head.

Thinking that she was still weak, Pei Xiu Han slowed down his pace appropriately.

He took Xiaoxiao directly back to his residence, and then instructed the steward beside him, "Ask the kitchen to prepare some light meals."

The prince always liked spicy food. When the steward heard him give such an order, he was a little surprised, but his face did not change and he responded respectfully.

Pei Xiuhan added: "Have someone clean up Su Yuexuan. She will live in Su Yuexuan from now on."

The steward agreed again, and was even more surprised to see that the master arranged her to stay in Suyuexuan. After all, in the entire palace, except for the prince's Wuyata Hall, Suyuexuan was the best residence.

After the steward and the servant left, Xiaoxiao finally relaxed. The little girl blinked and couldn't help but whispered to him, "Brother, are you really the King of Yan?"

Pei Xiuhan lazily leaned back in the rattan chair. He pointed to a random chair and asked Xiaoxiao to sit down. Then he said, "What else?"

Xiaoxiao rubbed her nose and smiled sheepishly. She still couldn't believe it. She looked around the room curiously and was once again shocked by its luxury.

The room was extremely luxurious, with a red carpet on the floor and beautiful landscape paintings hanging on the walls. There were many exquisite objects on the antique shelves, including a vase with a blue and white twined grape pattern, a gold cup with a filigree flower pattern, and a gold filigree ruyi inlaid with gems, each one more precious than the other.

Even the chair under her butt was carved with dragon patterns, and the wood looked very good. Xiaoxiao just dared to sit there, and she had no idea that Brother Pei's home was even more luxurious than the fairyland in her dreams.

After the two of them finished dinner together, Pei Xiuhan asked the maid to take the little girl to Su Yuexuan.

Xiaoxiao said goodbye to him obediently.

The maids in the palace were obviously well-trained. Those who could enter the room to serve were all first-class maids. Even though they were full of curiosity about Xiaoxiao, their expressions were still very respectful. They just looked at her calmly and took her to Suyuexuan with a smile.

Xuemei said, "Young lady, you must be tired. Take a bath first and then go to rest. I have asked the maid to boil some water."

Xiaoxiao nodded obediently and said thank you with a smile.

The fact that she called the prince brother had already spread throughout the palace. The maid dared not ask her to thank her and quickly said, "This is what a servant should do. Miss, you don't have to be polite."

Xiaoxiao felt awkward listening to this and whispered, "Just call me Xiaoxiao."

Xuemei just smiled, and within a few words they arrived at Suyuexuan. Suyuexuan was right next to Wuya Hall, only slightly smaller than Pei Xiuhan's residence.

There are three main rooms in total, with two side rooms on the east and west sides. Each room is very spacious. There are many unknown flowers planted in the yard. The flowers are blooming and look very beautiful.

Xuemei led Xiaoxiao to the bathroom. The maid had already prepared hot water. Seeing Xuemei trying to help her undress, Xiaoxiao's cheeks flushed. She quickly held her hand and stammered, "I, I can do it myself."

Seeing that she was not used to being served, Xuemei looked at her calmly again. Only then did she realize that the little girl had a thin layer of calluses on her hands, as if she was used to doing rough work.

She withdrew her gaze, the enthusiasm in her eyes faded a little, but she still had a smile on her face, "Then I will withdraw first. Miss Xiaoxiao, if you need anything, just call me."

Xiaoxiao nodded and let her go.

Her period had not yet ended, so she just wiped her body carefully with a towel. She washed quickly and came out after washing. Unexpectedly, she happened to hear the conversation between Xuemei and a little girl.

The little girl had round eyes and was curiously asking about her. "Sister Xuemei, who is this mistress? Is she really calling me brother Prince? Could she be a noble lady from some other family?"

As he said this, he stuffed a piece of silver into Xuemei's pocket.

Xuemei's eyes unconsciously revealed a hint of contempt as she said, "Which noble lady would live in the home of a stranger? As for her status, how would I know? Since she was brought back by the master, even if she's just a little village girl, she must be carefully served."