Chapter 021 Chapter 21

Xu Duanyi stood outside the big red brocade curtain for a long time before he pushed the curtain aside and went in.

There was only a pair of dragon and phoenix candles left in the house, and it was not as bright as outside.

Because Xu Duanyi had not come in yet, the curtains over the bed had not been drawn.

From Xu Duanyi's perspective, he could see Xie Qingya lying on the bed, sleeping under the quilt in the inner part.

The tiara that held his hair together had been removed.

She also changed her clothes into a white undershirt for sleeping.

Xie Qingya now loves to wear flamboyant colors like red, and behaves in a rather unruly manner, but at this moment, he lies there quietly with his eyes closed, and you can't see the wildness inside, and he reveals a bit of fragility that is usually not visible.

Maybe I drank too much tonight.

Even though he was asleep, his brows were still furrowed.

Xu Duanyi was attracted by this scene, and walked uncontrollably towards where the people were.

She walked to the bed.

Looking at Xie Qingya with a frown on his face.

Xu Duanyi subconsciously reached out his hand to the person, wanting to smooth out the crease, but as soon as his fingertips extended, Xu Duanyi suddenly woke up.

All movements froze at this moment.

She stood outside the bed, her eyes still fixed on Xie Qingya.

But the body that was originally half leaning towards the person, slowly stood up again.

Even though Xie Qingya was now in a coma, there was no guarantee that he would not wake up halfway.

If he wakes up...

It was really difficult for Xu Duanyi to explain to him, and she was even more afraid of seeing an expression of disgust on his face.

Just thinking of the disgust shown on his face towards her, Xu Duanyi's curled fingertips began to shiver lightly a few times as if she couldn't control herself.

She held her breath unconsciously.

She ended up doing nothing.

She simply slowed down her movements, took a step back, and gently lowered the curtains on both sides to prevent the dragon and phoenix candles outside from dazzling his eyes.

Afterwards, Xu Duanyi went to look for the calming incense she brought from the palace, lit it, and placed it in the incense burner.

He also poured a bowl of tea for Xie Qingya in advance and placed it on the high table outside the bed.

After being drunk, the throat tends to become dry.

If he needs a drink of water when he gets up at night, he doesn't have to get up to do so.

It took quite a while to finish all this.

Now the entanglement is——

The question was where she should sleep.

Of course, it was not feasible to sleep in the same bed with Xie Qingya.

She didn't even dare to touch him.

How could I sleep in the same bed with him?

The couch outside was quite large. It was originally used for taking naps. However, it was outside after all. It would not be good if someone saw her sleeping outside tomorrow.

Bixi and Shiyu were fine, but they were afraid of being seen by others.

Xu Duanyi hesitated for a long time.

Laying the floor is too troublesome and makes too much noise.

Besides, it’s only March now and the ground is cold. I have to go back to the palace in two days. If I really catch a cold, my aunt will definitely be angry.

Xu Duanyi finally set his eyes on the recliner in the room.

That should be where Xie Qingya usually reads and rests. It is next to the desk.

Although the recliner is small, it is not a problem for one night.

Now that she had a place to go, Xu Duanyi stopped worrying about it. She walked lightly inside and found another quilt.

Xu Duanyi's movements were very careful.

She didn't want to disturb Xie Qingya.

But her actions would not disturb a sleeping person at all, but Xie Qingya was not asleep at all.

How could he not notice?

The curtain was drawn, so he couldn't see what Xu Duanyi was doing outside.

Although Xu Duanyi had tried to slow down his movements as much as possible, the rustling sounds could still be heard from outside.

Relying on something blocking it.

Xie Qingya simply opened his eyes.

He said nothing, nor did he look. He just closed his eyes and stared silently at the dim ceiling.

I don't know what's going on in my mind.

He just stayed like that, folding his hands on the quilt and closing his eyes in silence.

The bed curtains provide a very strong light-blocking effect.

Even though there were dragon and phoenix candles burning outside, it was very dark inside the bed.

He couldn't make out the pattern on the bed curtains above his head.

There were two of them, one outside and one inside.

I don't know how much time has passed.

When all sounds in the house died down, gradually, the sound of even breathing began to be heard.

Xie Qingya then sat up.

He lifted the curtain with one hand.

Having adapted to the darkness, Xie Qingya suddenly encountered the candlelight of the dragon and phoenix candles, and frowned.

The candlelight shone on his face.

He turned his face away uncomfortably.

Only after he got used to the light did he turn his head again.

Following the sound of breathing, Xie Qingya finally found Xu Duanyi's figure on the recliner next to the desk.

She wrapped herself in the quilt and curled up on the recliner.

Even though she was a woman and much smaller than Xie Qingya, it was still too cramped for her to lie on the recliner wrapped in a thick quilt.

From Xie Qingya's perspective, she looked like a cat curled up.

Obviously it is also uncomfortable.

Although Xu Duanyi didn't frown, she pursed her lips.

It can be seen that she did not sleep comfortably.

It was hard to tell whether it was expected or unexpected, Xie Qingya's face was expressionless, but his pair of black eyes stared at that place silently.

Another moment passed.

He suddenly dropped the bed curtain in his hand without saying a word.

He continued to lie back on the wedding bed.

He didn't know how many years he had slept in this bed, alone.

Xie Qingya thought that if he slept alone like this, he would definitely fall asleep quickly.

He got up early this morning and worked for so long. As a mortal, he would of course be tired.

But he didn't know whether it was because the quilt was changed or there was an extra pillow next to him, but Xie Qingya couldn't fall asleep.

Puckered brows.

Xie Qingya picked up the pillow beside him and was about to throw it to the end of the bed.

It is better not to see it.

Maybe without it, he could sleep.

But just as he raised the pillow, Xie Qingya stopped throwing it when he thought of Xu Duanyi who was already asleep outside.

In the end, he just looked grim and slowed down his movements.

Without saying a word, he put the pillow aside.

Now he was the only one left with his pillow.

Occupying the big bed alone and putting his pillow back in its previous position, Xie Qingya closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep.

But he had forgotten where he was in the Three Character Classic, which always makes people drowsy, and he still showed no signs of falling asleep.

Turn your head to the side.

I can still vaguely smell a hint of Xu Duanyi's scent.

Very light.

It doesn't smell bad.

But the scent that usually brought peace of mind to him now confused his mind in the night, causing him to toss and turn many times and unable to fall asleep.

He knew the reason.

Finally, he sat up with a gloomy face, as if he had lost his temper.

In the dark night.

Xie Qingya closed his eyes, his breathing becoming a little hazy.

But there was another breathing sound in the room, very even, obviously the person had already fallen asleep.

Also slept well.

Xie Qingya's expression became even uglier because of this.

He finally threw back the quilt, drew aside the bed curtains and got up.

The dragon and phoenix candles are still burning.

Xie Qingya walked barefoot step by step to the lounge chair.

The dragon and phoenix candles are behind him.

He was tall and had long legs, blocking out the little light that was originally shining on Xu Duanyi.

The sleeping person seemed a little uncomfortable. He hunched his shoulders and buried himself deeper into the quilt.

The recliner rocked.

She was sleeping soundly, with no sign of waking up.

Xie Qingya didn't know how long he had been looking at it like this.

barefoot.

He didn't feel cold.

He just lowered his head and looked at Xu Duanyi with dark eyes, as if he wanted to stare at him until he woke up.

But in the end——

Xie Qingya leaned over and actually picked up the person on the recliner, along with the quilt.

His movements were very gentle.

He even thought in his heart, if Xu Duanyi suddenly woke up, should he just knock him out?

Lest he not know how to explain it.

It's not bad.

From the time he carried Xu Duanyi to the bed, Xu Duanyi showed no signs of waking up.

When Xu Duanyi was put on the bed, Xie Qingya was obviously relieved.

He tucked in the quilt.

Prepared to take her quilt back to her original place.

"Xie Qingya..."

A familiar female voice suddenly came from behind him, and Xie Qingya was so scared that he stopped immediately.

March day.

It is no longer as cold as winter.

But after hearing this voice, Xie Qingya felt cold sweat on his back.

He stood stiffly, not daring to look back.

His mind was already working fast, wondering how he should answer if Xu Duanyi asked him why he did this.

But the sound was only one.

Xie Qingya pursed his lips, turned his head and looked behind him.

Xu Duanyi was sleeping soundly, with no sign of waking up. That sound was like her unconscious murmur...

He didn't bother to think about why she called him or what she meant by calling him.

Xie Qingya let out a long sigh.

The stiff body finally came alive again.

He looked at Xu Duanyi by the bed.

Just like how Xu Duanyi looked at him before.

Xie Qingya lowered the bed curtains little by little, and Xu Duanyi's face was gradually hidden behind the brocade curtains.

Xie Qingya returned to the recliner holding the quilt.

The recliner was small.

It is only used for rest on weekdays, how can it be used for sleeping?

Xie Qingya felt really uncomfortable lying down, but there was nothing he could do.

He squinted his eyes.

He looked speechless, not knowing why he did this, and even the corners of his lips revealed a bit of self-mockery and sneer.

He thought he would have a sleepless night.

But strangely enough, he fell asleep very quickly.

He no longer had the tossing and turning he had before, and he no longer dreamed of things he couldn't bear to dream about when he closed his eyes like he used to.

This night.

Frogs croaked outside.

But Xie Qingya actually had a good sleep, a rare good sleep in these years.