Chapter 52: Just Hold You, Not Touch You
Your Highness is a liar!
In the middle of the night, Xie Yao was soaking in the warm water with only this thought in her mind.
She was still very hungry, and her whole body was weak. Her hands were as soft as noodles, and she lay limply beside the hot spring pool.
When footsteps were heard, Xie Yao subconsciously shrank back into the hot spring, leaving only her head exposed to look towards the source of the sound.
Xiao Ji walked like the wind, dressed in black, and looked very energetic.
"Yaoyao, are you ready to get up? The meal is ready." As soon as Xiao Ji spoke, Xie Yao said, "Your Highness, please stay."
"I can do it myself."
"Are you serious?" Xiao Ji asked with concern.
"Your Highness, please leave first." Xie Yao didn't want to hear Xiao Ji say anything shameful anymore, so she interrupted him directly.
Xiao Ji turned and left. Xie Yao quickly stood up, put on her clothes with trembling legs, and then went into the main house.
The messy main house had been cleaned up and warm incense was burning inside.
There was food on the table. Xie Yao didn't hesitate to go over and start eating. After finishing a bowl of delicious chicken noodle soup, she was finally satisfied.
After she finished eating, she realized that Xiao Ji was sitting opposite her, looking at her intently.
"Your Highness, are you available?" Xie Yao asked somewhat embarrassedly.
Xiao Ji looked at her and said, "I am full."
Xie Yao: "..." She always felt that His Highness' words had a hidden meaning.
It was clearly her who had teased His Highness in every way at the beginning, but how come it suddenly...changed?
"Where is Yaoyao?" Xiao Ji asked again.
Xie Yao rinsed her mouth with tea and nodded reluctantly.
Xiao Ji stood up and walked towards her, "It's time to go to bed."
"Your Highness..." Xie Yao spoke helplessly. Even if she was a fertile body, she couldn't stand this...
She was now completely limp.
"Hmm?" Xiao Ji took her hand and walked towards the bed. "Yaoyao, what do you want to say?"
Xie Yao pursed her lips.
She just thought it was nice for His Highness to sleep in the study.
Xie Yao's body was stiff in Xiao Ji's arms. She dared not move at all, and even subconsciously slowed down her breathing.
Xiao Ji sighed softly, put his hand on Xie Yao's waist and rubbed it gently, "Go to sleep, I can't touch you."
Although he doesn't have much time left, he still cares about Xie Yao's health.
Only then did Xie Yao fall asleep.
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Xie family.
After living in Tianshui Lane for several days, Xie's father returned to the Xie family.
However, Mrs. Xie, Zhang, noticed that Mr. Xie was obviously absent-minded.
It was late at night, but Father Xie was still awake.
"I want to adopt a child." Xie's father suddenly spoke, and Zhang, who was originally a little sleepy, instantly woke up.
She immediately realized who the child could be.
A bitter taste spread from between the lips and teeth.
If the child was born to a concubine in the mansion, she would naturally have no objection to registering the child under her name.
But the child was from outside, and had been raised by his biological mother for so many years. He was also well protected by Xie's father. She only realized something was wrong because of Xie Yao's reminder.
She trusted her husband too much.
"What do you think, ma'am?"
"My husband," Zhang said softly, "Although I am injured and cannot bear children, my husband is still young. It would be better for us to take in two concubines and have children for the Xie family and for my husband."
"Madam." Father Xie held Zhang's hand, "Your husband has already promised to be the only one for you. There is no need to take a concubine."
"Then the child will be registered under your name, and you can raise him as your own child."
Zhang's hands were clenched into fists, with her nails digging into her palms.
That bitch place outside... is it that good?!
Father Xie continued, "Madam, in my heart, you and Jiaojiao are the most important."
Zhang lowered her eyes to hide the sarcasm in them.
The next day.
Xie Yao got up a little late. Just as she stood up, Zhu Qing came in. "Crown Princess, someone from the Xie family just came. Lord Xie has agreed to your proposal yesterday. The Xie family is already preparing for the adoption."
His movements were quick.
Xie Yao hummed, "Do the mother and daughter have any objections?"
"Madam Xie didn't, and the Second Miss probably doesn't know yet." Zhu Qing sneered, "Early this morning, Qiucha appeared around the Prince's Mansion. It must be the Second Miss's order."
What a pity! The second young lady will be disappointed.
Xie Yao got up and opened the window, and there was a drizzle outside.
Xie Yao had a flash of inspiration in her mind, and her expression became more serious. "Go and ask Sister Ying to come."
She walked to the desk, picked up a pen and wrote down all the important information that Xiao Ning and Song Wenbo had talked about in their previous life.
After writing the information, she checked it one by one. After making sure there was nothing missing, she lit the paper with a fire stick and threw it into the copper basin.
In the end, only a list full of medicinal materials was left.
Zhao Ying was originally busy, but when Xie Yao came to look for her, she immediately put down her work and came over.
"Sister Ying, I have something I want you to do."
Xie Yao handed the list in her hand to Zhao Ying, "Stock up more medicinal herbs according to this list. In addition, you should also stock up more basic medicinal herbs. These medicinal herbs are necessary, but they cannot be the only ones."
"And food. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be plentiful."
Zhao Ying's expression instantly turned serious, "Yaoyao, this..."
Xie Yao's instructions clearly indicated some problems, and Zhao Ying had to think more about it.
"I only believe in Sister Ying." Xie Yao did not explain much, but just looked at Zhao Ying with burning eyes.
"Don't worry, Yaoyao." Zhao Ying didn't ask any more questions, but just said, "The Zhao family and I can't help the Crown Princess too much, but we will always be behind you."
Xie Yao was moved and hugged Zhao Ying, "Sister Ying, thank you."
Zhao Ying quickly got to work on this matter.
As soon as she left, Si Nan came over with a booklet and said with a smile, "Crown Princess, His Highness has asked his subordinates to deliver something."
Sinan handed over the booklet with both hands.
As soon as Xie Yao opened it, she was stunned.
The booklet is filled with the identity information, family situation, personality traits, etc. of all the underage men in the Xie family.
No matter how small the matter is.
In just one night, His Highness had investigated so thoroughly. While Xie Yao was moved, she also had a better understanding of Xiao Ji's strength.
If his life span was not limited, why would Xiao Hong fight for it?
Xie Yao looked through the booklet very carefully, starting with the younger children. She soon found a candidate she liked.
Xie Yao took the booklet and went to the study.
As soon as I arrived, I heard Si Nan reporting the news, "Your Highness, Crown Princess, the Imperial Concubine is ill, and Princess He Yi has sent several invitations, asking to see the Imperial Concubine."
"Your Majesty has approved it."
He was under house arrest just the day before yesterday, but today he was allowed to enter the palace to see the imperial concubine. The house arrest order was in name only.
Xiao Ji's expression didn't change at all.
He just nodded and said, "Keep watching."
Sinan retreated quickly.
Xie Yao walked to Xiao Ji with the book in hand and hugged him, "Thank you, Your Highness."
She didn't know much about the royal family, but she was also keenly aware of His Majesty's strange attitude towards His Highness. After all, as the Crown Princess, she had never met the Emperor.
And Your Majesty must also know the Imperial Master’s prediction.
Xiao Ji looked at the concern on Xie Yao's face and quickly realized that she might have misunderstood something. He turned his eyes away but did not explain.
"Yaoyao, how are you going to thank me?"
Xie Yao turned her eyes slightly, stood on tiptoes and kissed Xiao Ji on the cheek.
"Not enough." Xiao Ji put his hands on her waist, exerted a little force, and helped her sit on the desk behind him.
"Your Highness." Xie Yao had no one to rely on behind her, so she could only hold Xiao Ji's clothes tightly on his arms with both hands, and leaned backwards.
It looks like it's ready to be picked by anyone.
"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji's throat rolled, and he leaned over and kissed her neck...
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