Chapter 597: Kiss (2)
In this way, the two of them do have some similarities.
Shen Miao suddenly found Xie Jingxing pleasing to the eye.
Xie Jingxing caught a glimpse of her gaze, startled for a moment, then asked, "What's that look in your eyes? Are you sympathizing with me?"
Shen Miao smiled: "I can barely take care of myself, what right do I have to sympathize with others? Not to mention someone like His Royal Highness Prince Rui who has the power to cover the sky with one hand." Shen Miao said this with a hint of ridicule, perhaps even she herself did not realize that her words were actually a way to change the subject and make Xie Jingxing feel more at ease.
Xie Jingxing raised his eyebrows and glanced at Shen Miao. Suddenly, he placed his hands on the table, leaned closer to Shen Miao, and said with a smile, "You don't have to belittle yourself. Since you are my ally, you still have the qualifications to be superior to others." In the winter night, his voice seemed to be deliberately lowered, with a slight warmth, and he said slowly, "Of course, if it is a woman who is with me, then she has all the qualifications."
His eyebrows and eyes were extremely beautiful. Even in her previous life, Shen Miao had seen countless beauties in the palace, but she had never seen anyone as beautiful as him. It wasn't just a superficial beauty, but it was as if his elegance and grace were etched into his bones and soul. Every move he made was captivating, like spring flowers blooming layer upon layer even in winter, making people feel both cold and warm. When he stared at someone closely, they would suddenly have the illusion that they were the only one in the world who was taken seriously.
His eyes fell on Shen Miao's lips. He tilted his head slightly, a fleeting smile flashed across his face, and he slowly lowered his head.
The shadows under the lamp were intertwined in an almost lingering posture. The man was tall and the woman was petite, which was a beautiful picture of flowers and a full moon.
Shen Miao's heart stagnated slightly, and she pushed Xie Jingxing away. Perhaps she felt that her action seemed too abrupt and unnatural, so she concealed her feelings and took a sip of the cold tea in front of her, forgetting that Xie Jingxing had just drunk this tea. She coughed lightly twice, turned her head away from the other person's face, but her own face slowly began to feel hot.
Xie Jingxing was unexpectedly pushed by Shen Miao and almost fell down. He squatted on the chair for a while, then raised his head and saw Shen Miao frantically serving tea to him. His previous displeasure disappeared and he suddenly found it a little funny.
He said lazily, "Hello."
Shen Miao didn't look at him, but lowered her head to look at the shadow on the ground. Xie Jingxing's smile deepened, and she deliberately teased, "Are you still shy?"
Shen Miao suddenly raised her head and glared at him.
Yet even this glare, perhaps softened by the slightly warm light in the room, only made it all the more captivating. Her features were delicate and charming, yet she was normally dignified and elegant, a stark contrast to her outward appearance. She rarely displayed the whims of a little girl, but now, a mixture of embarrassment and shame, her fair face tinged with a faint blush, as if drunk, adding to her unique expression. It suddenly brought back memories of that winter night two years ago, when she, in her midriff-baring attire, her long hair loose, stood by the window, drunkenly pointing and watching the fireworks. The thought of it brought the refreshing aroma of plum blossom wine to her lips.
Xie Jingxing curled his lips and smiled, “Chen Miao.”
"What's the matter?" Shen Miao was filled with anger. If Xie Jingxing had been forceful or scheming, Shen Miao would have been able to handle it calmly. But Xie Jingxing treated her like a little girl, so rudely that Shen Miao didn't know how to respond. In her previous life in the palace, people would flatter and obey her in public, but point fingers at her behind her back. However, from beginning to end, the people she interacted with were all old-fashioned people who strictly adhered to palace rules and etiquette. She had never encountered someone as arrogant and unsystematic as Xie Jingxing. It was as if all her countermeasures were completely useless in the face of his unpredictable tactics.
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