Chapter 133 Water droplets traced across his firm chest
Shen Qingnian curtsied to Li Huiyan: "Miss Li."
Li Huiyan watched as Shen Qingnian appeared in the corridor with a handkerchief in her hand, and then looked at the courtyard behind her.
That's the best hot spring in Hongxiu Manor, and I had a good idea of what it was like.
Xie Yanzhi must have been soaking in the hot springs there.
The girl bowed to her, a faint smile on her face.
Li Huiyan sneered inwardly. Was she trying to curry favor with her?
The thought that this girl was Xie Yanzhi's concubine made her feel a little depressed.
But Xie Yanzhi is inside now, so this is not the time to make things difficult for her.
Thinking of this, Li Huiyan remained dignified, her expression calm, and she nodded slightly, intending to pass by Shen Qingnian.
Shen Qingnian saw Li Huiyan with a calm expression, her hands tucked into her sleeves, taking small steps as she approached.
The hair ornament on her head swayed slightly with her steps.
She showed no sign of annoyance at what Xie Yanzhi had done earlier.
This Miss Li certainly has the demeanor of a noble lady from the capital.
Just as Li Huiyan brushed past her, Shen Qingnian suddenly spoke up: "I am not the prince's concubine."
"Hmm?" Li Huiyan paused, turned her head to look at Shen Qingnian, and her brows furrowed with impatience.
Why are you telling me this?
She stared at Shen Qingnian, her previous gentleness gone, and said in a stern tone, "Even if you are not the prince's concubine, you have still had physical intimacy with him."
"It's already unclear, so why bother explaining yourself to me?"
According to Xie Yanzhi, the two of them were in the same bathtub, so how could they possibly be innocent?
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian looked up at Li Huiyan and said, "Things may not be as Li Xiaoniangzi heard them."
"In short, I have never coveted the crown prince's position."
Li Huiyan looked at Shen Qingnian and saw that she had a straight back and spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.
For a moment, I felt as if she didn't seem like a servant, but rather had the air of a mistress.
"But the prince still fell for you!"
Li Huiyan suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and spoke in a more serious tone.
Even if this girl doesn't have feelings for the young master, Xie Yanzhi still protects and dotes on her.
Even when the old lady intervened, they didn't back down an inch in order to protect her.
It's clear that Xie Yanzhi was completely infatuated with her.
“I am already engaged, and I will be able to leave the manor in a year.”
"I beg Miss Li for your help."
Shen Qingnian lowered her voice, her eyes sincere.
"Oh? You really have no interest in the heir apparent, and are willing to give up this life of luxury in the Marquis's mansion?"
Shen Qingnian nodded, her tone firm: "I ask for Miss Li's assistance."
Li Huiyan looked somewhat surprised; judging from her expression, she didn't seem to be faking it.
Is this maid really indifferent to Xie Yanzhi?
She asked me for help, how can I help with something like this?
With such beauty, will Xie Yanzhi be willing to let her go?
Li Huiyan said somewhat impatiently, "You are the person that Prince Xie has taken a liking to, so how can I help you? How can I make him stop caring about you?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian knew that Li Huiyan had let go of her hostility towards her.
This was precisely why she stopped Li Huiyan.
First, we need to make it clear to her that there is nothing between her and Xie Yanzhi.
Secondly, since Li Huiyan is in love with Xie Yanzhi, let her pester him more often, so that he won't bother her all the time.
"Just appear by the Crown Prince's side often, so that I can't be alone with him."
Upon hearing this, Li Huiyan pondered for a moment, then heard Shen Qingnian's voice:
“Your family background and appearance are both excellent, and you are also favored by the old lady.”
"The closer you get to the Crown Prince, the sooner he will be fond of you and stop thinking about me."
Li Huiyan felt a little proud when Shen Qingnian praised her for her good looks and good family background.
I also felt that there was some truth to what she said.
Isn't it because this maidservant was always hanging around Xie Yanzhi that Xie Yanzhi gradually developed feelings for her?
If she frequently displays her talent and gentleness around him, Xie Yanzhi, with her abilities, will surely develop feelings for her over time.
In the hot spring pool, Xie Yanzhi heard the sound of the door being pushed open, knowing that Shen Qingnian had returned.
She thought to herself that Shen Qingnian was quite good at dawdling, having been out for so long.
But in the end, didn't they still obediently come back?
She couldn't escape what he wanted to do.
Thinking this, Xie Yanzhi slowly stood up from the water and turned around.
Water droplets dripped down his hair, slid over his firm chest, and disappeared into the water along his waistline.
Upon seeing this, Li Huiyan blushed, hurriedly lowered her head, twisted her handkerchief in her hands, and her heart pounded wildly.
It was the first time she had ever seen a man's body.
It was Xie Yanzhi, for example, who made her blush when she thought of what she had just seen.
Shen Qingnian was also caught off guard; she hadn't expected Xie Yanzhi to stand up like that.
Although her clothes were open and her outline was clearly visible, she was at least not completely exposed.
Xie Yanzhi only noticed Li Huiyan standing there at this moment, and then looked at Shen Qingnian next to her and saw that she had her head down and looked a little embarrassed.
He frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
Shen Qingnian actually brought Li Huiyan in!
He slowly emerged from the water and stood beside Shen Qingnian.
Hearing the sound of water in the pool, Li Huiyan blushed even more, and then she caught sight of Xie Yanzhi walking barefoot in front of her.
She was even more nervous, her face turning as red as if it were bleeding.
Xie Yanzhi's voice came from beside her: "I never knew that Miss Li used to be so polite."
"I wonder if my physique satisfies Lady Li?"
Li Huiyan knew that Xie Yanzhi was mocking her for not knowing propriety and shame, and for rashly entering a man's courtyard.
Her face flushed red and then turned pale.
Shen Qingnian had finally managed to dispel Li Huiyan's hostility towards her, and it was she who had invited Li Huiyan over.
She naturally had to smooth things over.
“Young Master, it was I who invited Lady Li here. I…”
Before Shen Qingnian could finish speaking, Xie Yanzhi picked her up and threw her into the pool.
Shen Qingnian cried out in surprise and fell into the pool.
Li Huiyan was shocked; Xie Yanzhi seemed completely different from the serene and gentle person she usually saw.
Deep down, he was actually quite assertive and domineering!
This is the real man that Li Huiyan has always wanted!
Noticing that Li Huiyan's gaze was still fixed on him, Xie Yanzhi moved closer to Li Huiyan, staring straight at her, and said in a low voice, "Haven't you had enough of looking at me, Miss Li?"
Li Huiyan's heart almost jumped out of her chest.
He was so close to her now that she could smell the pleasant scent of cedar on him.
Even though his words to her were clearly meant to drive her away, Li Huiyan still felt a secret joy.
She slightly raised her eyes and saw that the collar of her clothes was not yet properly closed, and her face flushed again.
After all, she was a young lady from the General's Mansion, and she had to maintain a dignified and gentle demeanor, as well as refrain from looking at anything improper.
But right now, Xie Yanzhi's sharp gaze seemed to see right through her thoughts.
Ignoring Shen Qingnian in the pond, Li Huiyan lifted her skirt and ran out of the courtyard as if fleeing.
Xie Yanzhi then turned around, his gaze sharp as a hawk as he looked at the person who was about to climb out of the pool...
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