Chapter 506: Kneeling
Xiao Xixi was dreaming that she was eating ice cream, and the table was filled with ice cream of various flavors.
She was eating happily when she suddenly heard someone calling her name.
Xiao Xixi woke up from her dream immediately.
When I opened my eyes, all the ice cream was gone.
At this moment, there was only a man with a stern face in front of her.
Xiao Xixi was stunned: "Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
She quickly stood up with the help of the wall and saluted the prince.
Because she had just woken up, her mind was still not very clear, and her gesture of saluting revealed a bit of clumsiness, which made her look even more stupid.
Luo Qinghan looked at her deeply and asked in a low voice, "Why are you here?"
"Didn't you send me a basket of mulberries? I ate some and asked Baoqin to make the rest into jam. This jam is delicious. It can be eaten with double skin milk or added to milk tea for flavoring. I think it tastes great, so I specially sent you a can."
As she spoke, she raised the clay jar in her hand as if presenting a treasure.
Luo Qinghan took the pottery jar and handed it to Eunuch Chang who was following behind him.
Luo Qinghan took Xiao Xixi's hand and found that her fingers were a little cold. He asked, "Have you been waiting here for a long time?"
"I came to look for you after dinner, but unfortunately you were not here. Mo Hua said you were out on business and I didn't know when you would be back. I had no choice but to wait for you here. I have been waiting for almost two hours!"
Luo Qinghan smiled and said, "I waited till you fell asleep?"
Xiao Xixi didn't seem embarrassed at all and admitted it frankly.
"Waiting for someone was so boring that I accidentally fell asleep."
Luo Qinghan took her hand and walked inside, saying, "You should stay inside. It's too cold outside."
Xiao Xixi: "It's OK. I think it's quite cool outside."
"Why are you the only one outside the door? Baoqin isn't with you?"
"She was here just now. She said she was worried that I might catch a cold, so she went into the house to get a blanket."
As soon as Xiao Xixi finished speaking, Baoqin ran out in a hurry with a blanket in her arms.
She was very surprised to see the Crown Prince and Concubine Xiao coming together, so she quickly stopped and saluted the Crown Prince.
Luo Qinghan said calmly: "Don't let Concubine Xiao stay outside alone in the future."
Although there are guards at the entrance of Linde Hall, theoretically nothing should happen, but what if something happens? There are too many dangers in this palace, and it is easy to fall into a trap if you are not careful.
Baoqin quickly knelt down and admitted her fault: "It was my negligence. I deserve to die."
Luo Qinghan: "Considering that it was unintentional, I will punish you by kneeling for the duration of an incense stick."
Xiao Xixi wanted to plead for Baoqin, but before she could say anything, Baoqin spoke first.
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness!"
Luo Qinghan took Xiao Xixi away.
Xiao Xixi couldn't help but look back. She saw Baoqin winking at her, signaling her not to plead with the prince.
It's just kneeling for a stick of incense, it's nothing at all.
It's more like a reminder.
The prince reminded Baoqin to be more careful in the future.
At the same time, the prince was also telling others that he valued Concubine Xiao very much and anything concerning Concubine Xiao would not tolerate any mistakes.
Baoqin was very clear about this and knelt willingly.
Xiao Xixi followed the prince into the bedroom.
When there was no one around, Xiao Xixi couldn't help but ask for mercy.
"Your Highness, can you spare Baoqin?"
Luo Qinghan did not answer, but stretched out his arms: "Help me bathe and change clothes."
Xiao Xixi stepped forward to help him undress, muttering softly, "I am already an adult, I don't need Baoqin to watch over me all the time."
Luo Qinghan lowered his eyes and looked at her, silent.
The clothes on his body were taken off piece by piece.
When only the last pair of pants was left, Luo Qinghan held her hand and whispered, "That's enough, you can go out now."
Xiao Xixi was still thinking about going to see Baoqin, so she nodded and said, "Then I'll take my leave."
After taking her out, Luo Qinghan took off his pants, revealing large bruises on his knees and calves.
This was the injury he got from kneeling in the side hall of Weiyang Palace just now.
He endured the pain and sat in the bathtub, closed his eyes, and let out a long breath.
Xiao Xixi went to find Baoqin.
Baoqin was startled: "Aren't you serving the prince? Why did you run out?"
Xiao Xixi: "I'm worried about you."
"I'm fine. An incense stick of time has passed quickly. Please go back. If the prince knew that you came to see me, he might punish me more severely."
Seeing that she looked in good spirits, Xiao Xixi felt relieved.
"Then I'll go back first."
Baoqin urged, "Hurry up and go."
Xiao Xixi returned to the door of the bedroom and saw Eunuch Chang still waiting outside. She asked, "Your Highness, have you not finished bathing yet?"
Eunuch Chang nodded and said yes.
Xiao Xixi planned to wait outside and go in after the prince finished bathing.
Eunuch Chang looked at the closed door and spoke in a low voice.
"Your Highness may not be in a good mood tonight."
Xiao Xixi was very surprised: "What's wrong, Your Highness?"
As a servant, Eunuch Chang could not say too much about the matter between the Crown Prince and the Emperor, so he spoke vaguely.
"Your Highness has been very busy these past few days and has encountered many troubles. Your Highness has always liked you very much. If you can help to persuade him, perhaps it will help to make His Highness feel better."
Xiao Xixi seemed to understand: "Oh."
The prince's voice came from the room.
"Always happy."
Eunuch Chang quickly responded, "Yes!"
He walked in with a few young eunuchs, took out the used bath water and poured it out, then wiped the water stains on the floor.
When Xiao Xixi walked into the room, she saw that the prince had already put on his pajamas and was sitting beside the couch, wiping his sword.
The sword in his hand was the Annihilation awarded by the Emperor.
His expression was very focused, as he held the cloth between his fingers and wiped it across the blade again and again.
His dark pupils were reflected on the sharp and shining sword.
Eunuch Chang led the young eunuchs out.
Only Xiao Xixi and the prince were left in the room.
The prince noticed Xiao Xixi standing not far away. He put down his sword and asked, "What are you doing standing there? Come here."
Xiao Xixi walked over and sat down beside him, her eyes falling on the sword in his hand, and asked tentatively.
"Does Your Highness like this sword?"
Luo Qinghan said calmly: "It's OK."
Xiao Xixi: "From your looks, you should treasure this sword very much."
Luo Qinghan: "What I value is not this sword, but the meaning it contains."
Xiao Xixi asked like a primary school student: "What is the meaning of this sword?"
"It was once the sword carried by Emperor Taizu. It accompanied the Crown Prince in his battles and witnessed countless important historical events. It also captured the heads of many enemies. It is a symbol of courage and a legacy of faith."
(End of this chapter)
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