Chapter 36
It seemed that nothing about her could escape his eyes.
It was as if all her thoughts could be read; in his presence, she had no secrets whatsoever.
Thinking of this, she suddenly raised her head, which had been lowered, and said as if in denial, "I didn't..."
She is not abnormal.
There was no reason why she was lost in thought all day; all she could think about was him.
She's perfectly normal.
The kitten's denial seemed to indicate that it was unhappy that his secrets were known to him, and it was both ashamed and angry. It looked as if it would immediately brandish its claws and start scratching him.
Hughes lowered his gaze and tightened his grip on her waist, pulling her closer to him.
Before Xia Qian could speak, Hughes's finger was already on her lips.
He lowered his gaze, looking at her in a low voice, "Wouldn't it be better to be honest?"
She didn't.
Xia Qian wanted to speak, but her mouth had already been sealed shut by Hughes.
Despite the vast space, with only her and Hughes present, the starship suddenly seemed to shrink.
Xia Qian could clearly hear Hughes' magnetic voice, as if it were bewitching her in her ear, "Why is Xia Xia always so afraid of me?"
"He never even dared to look me in the eye."
Hughes spoke each word as if he were recounting every aspect of her being in his presence.
He gazed at her, his handsome features seemingly focused entirely on her.
He suddenly removed the finger that was touching her lips and instead cupped her cheeks.
Am I really that scary?
Compared to the truly violent and deranged Hans, Hughes was a true gentleman.
He never resorted to violence in front of her; he always maintained the image of an elegant and noble gentleman.
But how should I say it?
Xia Qian wanted to avoid his gaze as before, but she couldn't. Her cheeks were being held by Hughes, and her eyes were forced to stare at him.
Looking at those narrow eyes, Xia Qian felt somewhat at a loss.
What should she say?
I dare not stare because I'm nervous.
The reason I always want to avoid it is because I'm nervous.
Hughes is a heartthrob. Even though he is aloof and cold, keeping everyone at arm's length, there are still plenty of girls who like him.
In the book, she's portrayed as a heartthrob.
Xia Qian never imagined that one day she would become one of these girls.
How should I say it?
How could Hughes possibly understand her feelings?
Young girls in the throes of first love are always particularly at a loss.
I hope the other person will notice, but I'm also worried that they will.
While being cautious, one hopes that the other person will notice and offer a small, considerate response and comfort.
It shouldn't just be her one-sided infatuation.
Don't expect the other person to just casually say they like you.
How can she express what she wants so that he will truly understand?
He seemed to have a hard time understanding.
He had never been in a relationship before, and his romantic experience was completely blank.
It's hard to understand her thoughts.
However, at that moment, the boy calmly spoke, "Xiaxia,"
"Don't be afraid of me."
His deep blue eyes reflected her image, and the way he gazed at her now seemed to carry a strange quality, touching Xia Qian's heart as she stared at him blankly.
Just then, Hughes spoke up, slowly approaching her, "Don't always try to hide from me."
His voice was soft, as if he were afraid of startling the girl in front of him.
He gently cupped her cheeks, his lips whispering softly in her ear, "Good girl, you're the best."
That deep voice stirred Xia Qian's heart silently, like a feather gently brushing against her soul, yet it lingered there, unwilling to leave.
The starry sky of the universe is as beautiful as countless gems embedded in the night sky. The planets look like stars from afar, filling the dark night sky and forming a sea of stars that illuminates the entire universe.
A faint light shone in, as if all the light from the starry sea was shining on the boy before him.
Xia Qian stared at him blankly, her mind a complete blank, unsure of what to do next.
At the same time, a series of footsteps suddenly approached.
Then came a knock on the door.
There was a sudden knock on the door of the lounge, which disrupted the quiet atmosphere.
The boy's eyes darkened, and he looked unhappily at the door, but the person knocking seemed unaware, and the voice continued from outside the door, "Your Highness, there is an urgent call from the Elder Council."
"I won't answer."
Hughes's voice was brief and forceful, leaving those outside the door momentarily stunned. After a long pause, one of them stammered, "But, but..."
The Presbyterian Council has already made several phone calls.
They dare not leave it unattended.
Just then, a strong yet aged voice came from the cockpit outside the door, "Your Highness."
The Elders' Council even called the cockpit, knowing that Hughes was unlikely to respond, so they took a roundabout approach to establish contact with the cockpit.
The elders' voice continued from the cockpit, "Your Highness, please speak with us!"
"How could you suddenly make such a decision? This is absurd!"
They led people to the Imperial Royal Forest to help Xia Qian obtain an ability license, all so that she could be freed from slavery.
They originally thought he was just an ordinary slave, but they never expected that such an ordinary slave could turn their usually cold and aloof Crown Prince into this state.
He personally handled her release from slavery.
That's unbelievable.
However absurd it may seem, they must find a way to stop it. Right now, it's just about freeing people from slavery, but what about later? What will happen then?
The empire has no constitution stipulating that the empress cannot be of commoner origin.
Moreover, once Xia Qian is freed from slavery, she will no longer be subject to slavery laws.
By the time they try to intervene, it will be too late!
Thinking of this, the elders of the council became more and more anxious. Just then, Elder Zuo's voice came clearly from the cockpit, "Your Highness, please don't act rashly."
"Providing a slave release to a minor slave puts a great risk to your image. What will the rest of the United Kingdom think of you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Zuo remembered that their Crown Prince was not someone to be trifled with. As for the opinions of others, this prince never cared about them.
He suddenly found himself at a loss for words, completely unsure of what to say.
It seems that nothing in this world can stop Hughes.
At the same time, Xia Qian secretly glanced at him and saw that Hughes's face still had a calm expression, as if nothing had changed. To be more precise, he simply didn't want to pay attention to these people.
Hughes stared coldly at the door. He said nothing, but his gaze was as cold as a sword, sharp and aimed directly at the person outside. His deep voice was exceptionally indifferent, "Are you my subordinate, or a lackey of the Elders' Council?"
An invisible pressure descended upon that person, making it difficult for the person outside the door to breathe. "Your Highness..."
Before that person could speak, Hughes's voice rang out again. This time, he wasn't just targeting the person outside the door, but everyone else as well: "Do you have the right to interfere in my affairs?"
Hughes' aura was an invisible pressure that weighed heavily on them. Even though the elders weren't present, they still felt a bit suffocated by it.
This is the power of their Crown Prince.
The aura of the first in line to the throne of the empire.
There is no room for doubt, and no one is allowed to interfere in his affairs.
Their council of elders should only play the role of subservient subjects, and should never speak ill of the future king. The ruled will always be the ruled.
The people in the cockpit exchanged a silent glance, preparing to cut off the call with the Elder Council in the next second. The pilot's hand silently prepared to press the button.
But just then, Elder Zuo's voice rang out again from the other end, this time filled with exasperation, "Your Highness! Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"You can't do this! You're going to free her from slavery? What are you planning to do? Are you planning to choose her as your queen?"
"Your Highness! This is blatant indulgence!"
The people in the cockpit were startled, and even though they quickly cut off the call, Elder Zuo's words continued to echo throughout the starship.
The word "indulgence" is particularly evident.
Elder Zuo must be tired of living.
Hughes's eyes darkened, and a murderous aura seemed to emanate from them.
Xia Qian secretly glanced at him, and the next second, the hand around her waist suddenly tightened.
Before she could react, Hughes's words came from behind, "Don't be angry, sweetie."
His hand ran through her hair, seemingly toying with it, yet also tenderly caring for her. "Their starship is right behind them. When we get there, I will punish them."
Be responsible for what you say.
“Hughes…”
The boy was mostly calm, but sometimes, like now, the murderous intent emanating from his heart was particularly terrifying, making Xia Qian inexplicably think about his later fate.
Hughes is prone to demonic possession.
He would also want to destroy the world, and his whole being would be filled with malevolence, just like now, but definitely more terrifying than now.
But now, he's become very aggressive.
She grabbed Hughes's clothes and whispered, "Elder Zuo might not be what you think."
"Does Xiaxia also think I'm indulging in excessive sexual activity?"
Xia Qian was taken aback and couldn't answer.
Hughes stared at her, his previously fierce expression suddenly softening. He moved closer to her, as if bewitching her, "Even if I'm indulging in lust, what's wrong with that?"
"But……"
However, before Xia Qian could finish speaking, Hughes spoke again, his voice low, his lips lingering intimately on her earlobe, "Is it wrong for me to want to cherish Xia Xia?"
She was his desire.
So what if he condoned it?
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