Chapter 169 Hoping this moment can last forever
Hua Yi obediently stretched out her hand, allowing Xiao Qingyuan to apply the medicine to her.
Tears streamed down her face.
Xiao Qingyuan's heart ached when he saw her crying: "Does it hurt a lot? Just bear with it, it will be over soon."
Hua Yi shook her head vigorously: "No, Your Highness, I'm not in pain, I'm happy."
Xiao Qingyuan thought she seemed a little silly: "You're injured like this, how can you still be happy?"
Hua Yi cried so pitifully, "Although I am injured, the young master is so good to me, I would be willing to die for him."
This time, she didn't lie.
She's telling the truth; she really thinks so.
She never imagined that one day, the incomparably handsome and noble Prince Ning would hold her hand and personally apply medicine to her.
This was a scene she never dared to imagine, even in her dreams.
"Don't talk nonsense. What do you mean by dying? I just applied some medicine to you. Does that mean I'm being nice to you?"
Xiao Qingyuan felt guilty. He said in a low voice, "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have suffered these injuries. Serving me would be worse than going back to Shen Wantang. At least you would be more at ease with her. Shen Wantang is generous and kind. She wouldn't force you to make five pairs of shoes in three days, and she certainly wouldn't cut your hand with scissors."
Hua Yi was startled and hurriedly knelt down before him: "Your Highness, please don't send me away! I am willing to serve you! I am not afraid of hardship, fatigue, or injury. My life is worthless, and to be able to serve you in my lifetime is already the greatest blessing. Your Highness, I beg you!"
She knelt down so quickly and firmly that Xiao Qingyuan could hear the "thump-thump" sound of her knees hitting the ground.
Xiao Qingyuan frowned and reached out to help her up: "Why did you kneel down again? I won't kick you out, but get up quickly and let me see if your knees are okay."
Huayi hesitated for a moment, then lifted her skirt, rolled up her underpants, and revealed her knees.
The moment Xiao Qingyuan saw her knees, he flew into a rage: "What happened?! How did your knees get so swollen? This large purple bruise couldn't possibly have come from kneeling just now! Who forced you to kneel?"
Huayi's skin was very fair, making the bruises on her legs stand out even more, appearing particularly gruesome and terrifying.
"This servant is alright, Your Highness, please don't be angry. As a maid serving your master, you often have to kneel. This servant is clumsy and easily makes mistakes that anger your master. It is only right that your master punishes this servant occasionally."
As Huayi spoke, she quickly pulled down her underpants, covering her purplish-blue knees again.
Xiao Qingyuan was so angry that his heart ached: "Who is this master you are talking about? If I remember correctly, your master, besides me, is only Shen Wantang! Don't tell me that Shen Wantang punished you."
Hua Yi hurriedly shook her head: "No, no, no, it's not the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess is kind and gentle, and treats me very well. The Crown Princess has never punished me, let alone made me kneel."
"If it's not Shen Wantang, then it's me?"
"Your Highness is joking. When has Your Highness ever punished a servant?"
"If it's not me, if it's not Shen Wantang, then it can't be anyone else."
Xiao Qingyuan closed his eyes, and after a long while he opened them again. His usually clear voice revealed a sharp edge: "You remember this, Chu Yanluo is not your master! She wasn't before, and she won't be in the future!"
Hua Yi lowered her head: "Yes, this servant will obey the young master."
Looking at her standing with her head down, Xiao Qingyuan found her swollen cheeks extremely irritating.
Originally, she had a beautiful and gentle face, and just like her name, her face had a poetic and picturesque beauty.
But now, that beautiful feeling has been ruined by that redness and swelling.
"What are you standing for? Come sit down here."
Hua Yi looked at him in fear: "Your Highness, this is not proper. How can this servant sit on equal footing with Your Highness? This servant..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Qingyuan pulled her to his side.
She was afraid of hurting Xiao Qingyuan, so she tried her best to control her strength and ended up brushing against his shoulder.
Xiao Qingyuan was afraid she would fall, so he pulled her up while supporting her waist with his other hand.
He only let go of her hand after she was settled.
Hua Yi's heart was pounding; a sweet feeling of happiness welled up inside her.
She longed for this moment to last forever, and for Xiao Qingyuan to always treat her this well.
The ointment was applied to my face; it felt cool and refreshing, and had a very good analgesic effect.
She gave Xiao Qingyuan a gentle smile: "Your Highness, what kind of medicine is this? It works so well, my face doesn't hurt anymore."
Xiao Qingyuan stared at her smile, slightly lost in thought. After a long while, he finally replied, "I don't know what kind of medicine it is. I got it from Shen Wantang. Her medical skills are so amazing, her medicine must be extraordinary too!"
Hua Yi was deeply moved: "What virtue or ability do I possess to have the young master personally go to the princess to fetch medicine? I thank the young master and the princess."
"No need to thank me. Your injuries today are all thanks to me. Yanluo didn't dare to hit me, so she vented her anger on you."
As Xiao Qingyuan spoke, he lifted her leg, rolled up her underpants, and revealed her knee.
Then he started applying medicine to her knees.
Hua Yi was flattered. She knew that Xiao Qingyuan, though seemingly arrogant, actually had a soft heart and was easily sympathetic to the weak.
But she never expected him to be this gentle with her.
How could she not be moved by a man like that?
She gazed at Xiao Qingyuan intently, feeling that she would be willing to suffer any more pain.
However, after applying the medicine, Xiao Qingyuan left. He didn't stay in her small room any longer, which left her feeling lost.
The day passed quickly.
Night fell, and all was quiet.
Hua Yi carried a food box and went to Wutong Garden.
Upon seeing Shen Wantang, she respectfully handed over the food box: "This servant thanks Your Highness for the medicine. Your medicine is very effective, and my injuries have improved a lot. This is a walnut and jujube paste cake that this servant specially made for Your Highness. Please try it."
Qin Xin took the food box, and as soon as she opened it, a rich aroma wafted out.
Qin Xin asked in surprise, "Huayi, did you make this?"
"yes."
"Didn't you never do these things before?"
"I just learned it recently."
Shen Wantang picked up a piece, took a bite, and the crunchy walnuts and soft jujube paste combined to create a unique texture.
She loves walnuts, and only likes crunchy ones. However, when walnuts are made into desserts, they usually lose their crunchy texture. Huayi managed to make the jujube paste cake soft and chewy while still making the walnuts crunchy.
It seems she's hiding something.
She's clearly very good at making desserts, but she always said she couldn't before. With such superb culinary skills, it's impossible that she just learned them.
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