Chapter 101 Princess, are you... worried about me?
Shang Xi's frown deepened.
What exactly does this Shen Zhiyi mean?
He always managed to meet his gaze accidentally...
Once or twice, it could be considered a coincidence, but this time it happened so many times...
Shang Xi looked at Shen Zhiyi, who was talking to an official beside him at the moment, with a smile on his lips, and he was graceful and gentle like a spring breeze.
He naturally wouldn't think that the number one young master in Shengjing City would fall in love with a promiscuous princess who was available to anyone.
He must have some unspeakable secret.
And... maybe this secret is related to him?
Shang Xi withdrew his gaze and continued to busy himself with his work. The old marquis’ funeral was more important at the moment.
It was not until nightfall, after the guests who came to pay their respects had been sent away, that the mansion became quiet.
Shang Xi sat on a chair, bent over and rubbed his calves which were a little swollen and painful after standing all day.
Suddenly, a shadow blocked the light in front of my eyes.
Shang Xi looked up and saw Xiao Ning coming in front of him, wearing a linen robe and with slightly disheveled hair.
"What's wrong? Your legs hurt?"
As Xiao Ning asked, he squatted in front of him, stretched out his hand naturally and pressed it on his calf.
The palms of my hands are dry and warm, and the temperature is transferred to my skin through the clothes.
Shang Xi shrank back and tried to retract his legs.
"Don't move."
Xiao Ning said.
One hand held his leg in place, while the other hand moved around and pressed on his leg.
Shang Xi was so distracted by the touch that his ears turned red.
Xiao Ning pressed for a while, then stopped, looked up at Shang Xi, and asked, "How do you feel? Do you feel more relaxed?"
Shang Xi only felt that the leg that he had pressed, along with half of his body, was numb.
As for whether it hurts or not...
I no longer feel anything.
He nodded randomly, trying to control his awkward and strange emotions, and replied in a tense voice, "Much better."
"That's good."
Xiao Ning smiled and reached out to pull Shang Xi's other leg.
"Let me massage your other leg."
“No, no need…”
Shang Xi hurriedly refused and blocked her hand that was reaching for his other leg.
Xiao Ning looked up at him and said with a smile, "Don't think it's troublesome. It's just a matter of convenience. Besides, you've been really hard-working these past few days. It's only natural for me to massage your legs."
Shang Xi said: "The other leg doesn't hurt."
Xiao Ning: “…”
You don't walk with just one leg, so how could one leg hurt while the other doesn't?
But Shang Xi said so...
Yes, he never liked her touch.
She was the one who just took offense.
No wonder his leg muscles were so tense when she massaged him.
Xiao Ning stood up and said apologetically, "I am sorry for the offense. Go back and rest. I will keep watch."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Shang Xi grabbed her arm and frowned, "I know you're filial to the old marquis, but you've been up all night for several nights. Don't take advantage of your youth and good health to neglect your body. If the old marquis knew you were like this, he would definitely be unhappy."
Xiao Ning: “…”
She glanced at his hand holding her wrist, then back at his face.
"Princess, are you... worried about me?"
These words made Shang Xi let go of his hand quickly, his heartbeat became a little uneven, and his face was hot.
"Who's worried about you? It's just... I just feel that if anything happens to you, I'll have to choose a new consort all over again, which is troublesome."
Xiao Ning found it a little funny. When will the princess change her stubborn habit?
You are obviously worried about her, why don't you admit it?
However, Xiao Ning softened his tone and explained, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Grandfather loved me so much, so I have to be filial to him."
"Go back and rest."
After Xiao Ning finished speaking, he turned and headed towards the mourning hall.
Shang Xi looked at her back and pursed his lips.
In addition to Xiao Ning, there were also his third uncle and two cousins in the mourning hall.
Seeing Xiao Ning come in, he advised: "Sanlang, you should go back and rest. You have been guarding for several nights. Uncle San will watch over you tonight."
Xiao Ning pulled the futon over and knelt on it. "Uncle, there's no need to persuade me anymore. You guard yours, and I'll guard mine."
…
Shang Xi has not returned to the princess's mansion these days and has been living in Xiao Ning's yard.
Return to the room.
He was too tired to bathe anymore.
He took off his coat and sat on Xiao Ning's bed.
The storybooks were still on the bedside cabinet, and Shang Xi picked them up and took a look.
These storybooks not only describe love affairs between men and women, but also love affairs between men.
Shang Xi took just one look and threw the book down.
This Xiao Yanqing!
He snorted coldly and lay down on the bed with his clothes on.
Seeing this, the maid blew out the lamp and quietly retreated.
Shang Xi was so tired that he fell asleep in a short while.
The next day, he got up early again, packed up, and went to greet guests and arrange matters of all sizes.
After several days of continuous hard work, the old marquis was finally buried.
Xiao Ning was very tired, so he came back and drank a few cups of wine with the mourners. After lunch, he saw the guests off and went back to his room to sleep.
Shang Xi arranged the follow-up matters before returning to Zhengdeju.
The maids and servants in the yard walked lightly.
When he saw Shang Xi, he knelt down and saluted, then whispered, "Your Highness the Princess."
Shang Xi nodded slightly, "Is the prince asleep?"
The maid nodded.
Shang Xi waved his hand, signaling the maid to leave. He walked lightly to the main room.
Gently push the door open and come in.
Xiao Ning lay on the bed with his clothes on, without even covering himself with a blanket.
Shang Xi walked forward, pulled the quilt over Xiao Ning, then sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her.
Xiao Ning's face as he slept could even be described as peaceful.
She looks weak and gentle.
Who would have thought that such a person could fight dozens of assassins alone and even exchange a few moves with a tiger.
Shang Xi looked at Xiao Ning, and the corners of his lips unconsciously rose.
If he looked in the mirror, Shang Xi would definitely be scared by his current appearance.
There seemed to be spring water in her eyes, gentle and affectionate.
The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he was happy without realizing it.
Shang Xi did not indulge in his emotions for too long. After finishing all the work at the Marquis' Mansion, it was time for him to return to the Princess' Mansion.
There are always endless things to do in life.
Before leaving, he specifically instructed the servants to cook porridge and simmer it on low heat so that Xiao Ning would not wake up hungry and have no hot food to eat.
When Xiao Ning woke up, it was already dark.
I drank some wine with him at noon and didn't eat much. I was so hungry at this time.
She left the house and it was quiet outside.
A night watchman saw her come out and hurriedly got up, "Master, you are up."
Xiao Ning nodded and asked him, "Is there anything to eat?"
The servant said, "Yes, yes. Her Highness the Princess specially arranged for someone to make some porridge this afternoon and simmer it over a low fire, just in case you woke up and wanted to eat some."
Xiao Ning was very moved when he heard this.
How can Her Royal Highness be so considerate!
The servant was about to serve the porridge when Xiao Ning stopped him and asked, "Where's the princess? Is she sleeping in the side room?"
"No, Her Highness the Princess has returned to the Princess's Mansion. She said she has something else to do and won't wait for you to wake up."
Xiao Ning said "Oh" and waved his hand, signaling him to bring the porridge over.
After eating a bowl of hot porridge, Xiao Ning felt like he was alive again.
I took the porridge bowl to the small kitchen and washed it.
When I returned to the room, I realized that the romance novels on the bedside table had been flipped through again, even though I hadn't noticed before.
Xiao Ning couldn't help laughing. Her Royal Highness the Princess was secretly reading the storybook again.
She casually sorted out the storybooks and stuffed them into the drawer.
I went to bed, closed my eyes and continued to sleep.
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