Hearing the noise outside, Xie Yunzhou knew he had to leave, and his eyes showed reluctance.
He reached out and stroked the girl's cheek, saying, "Rest well, I will protect you."
Shi Xi nodded obediently, "Knowing that you are by my side makes me feel at ease."
In this vast palace prison, with a familiar person by her side, Shi Xi's unease subsided considerably.
Even at night, I no longer have nightmares.
Shi Xi slept until the sun was high in the sky, when Saina woke her up.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, wake up."
Shi Xi let out a soft, sweet moan, "What's wrong?"
"The Queen invites you to the garden to admire the flowers. The eldest prince will also be there. You should get up and wash up now," Sena said respectfully.
"I'm not going." Shi Xi pulled the blanket over her head and refused outright.
Sena's eye twitched.
That's the Queen!
“Your Highness, please wake up. The Queen is waiting for you,” Sena said again.
"Then let her wait." Shi Xi covered her ears.
Sena called out to her by the bedside for more than ten minutes.
Shi Xi finally woke up.
"Let's make this clear first, after I see that person, you're not allowed to wake me up when I come back to catch up on my sleep," Shi Xi said, her eyes still half-closed with sleep.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Shi Xi stiffly washed up and let Saina do her makeup, dress her, and comb her hair.
"Is it really necessary to wear something so extravagant?" Shi Xi looked at the red court dress in front of her, its skirt wide, her eyes full of confusion. "Also, will this wheelchair fit?"
“This is already the simplest dress we made for you,” Sena said. “When you attend the royal banquet and see the dresses worn by the other ladies, you’ll know how simple this dress is.”
Shi Xi had no choice but to go along with local customs, "Alright, put it on me."
The dress was supposed to have a petticoat underneath, but since Shi Xi was in a wheelchair, Saina had to regretfully remove it.
When tying the belt, Sena showed no mercy.
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Shi Xi cried out.
“Your Highness, the eldest prince prefers girls with slender waists. Please take a breath and bear with it.” With that, Sena continued her work.
Shi Xi coughed up blood. Who cares if he likes people with slim waists or slim legs?!
She was almost strangled to death!
After being tidied up, Shi Xi was so tired that she couldn't even lift her hands.
Even breathing is tiring.
Even so, Sena was still not satisfied. "The Queen likes girls who smile a lot. Your Highness, please smile more."
Shi Xi casually remarked, "I also quite like girls who smile a lot. Why don't you ask the Queen to smile at me more?"
...
Royal Palace Gardens.
Queen Elizabeth wore a white royal dress, her crown sparkling, and she didn't wear many jewels, but she did wear a diamond necklace made of huge diamonds around her neck.
Despite having three children, the Queen remains slim and well-maintained, looking like she's only in her thirties.
Ryan and Bernita sat beside her, looking very harmonious.
After waiting for a while, Shi Xi still hadn't arrived.
"Has Miss Shi not arrived yet?" Elizabeth put down her teacup, a faint smile in her eyes.
"Perhaps something has delayed me. I'll go check." Ryan stood up and nodded slightly.
Bernita stood up and tugged at Ryan's sleeve with her little hand, "Brother Ryan, I'll go with you."
Ryan said, "You stay here with the Queen."
Bernita bit her lip, not daring to look at the Queen, her eyes filled with fear.
“Let’s go together.” Elizabeth rose gracefully. “I’d also like to see what’s keeping Miss Shi so busy?”
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