"I searched for you with my men for a long time, fearing that something had happened to you, but I never expected to find you here, indulging in your love for your children."
Upon hearing this, Xiaolian lowered her head in embarrassment, while Yuanruo awkwardly scratched the back of her head.
He explained, "I had such a pleasant chat with Miss Xiaolian that I forgot the time. Your Highness, please forgive me. I will go to receive my punishment in a moment."
Yi Zexuan glanced at Xiao Lian, then looked at Yuan Ruo and asked, "Have you explained everything I asked you to do?"
Yuan Ruo answered without hesitation, "I have already told the princess, Your Highness, please rest assured."
Yi Zexuan gave a curt "Hmm," and then turned and left.
"Your lord has already come to find you personally, why don't you hurry back?" Xiao Lian lowered her head, still somewhat shy.
Yuan Ruo draped the cloak she was holding over her shoulders and said, "It's chilly tonight, remember to keep warm when you go out, or you'll catch a cold. I'll head back now." With that, Yuan Ruo started running, her words sounding just like those of Jia Baoyu.
Xiaolian watched his departing figure, smiled helplessly, and then went back as well.
After Xiaolian returned home, she saw that Su Lixia was fast asleep, and then went inside to get a cloak.
Su Lixia woke up the moment the lid was closed.
Su Lixia rubbed her sleepy eyes and asked softly, "Was I asleep?"
"Yes, Princess. I originally wanted to invite you to come inside and sleep, but seeing that you were sleeping so soundly, I didn't."
Su Lixia smiled slightly: "It's good that I woke up, otherwise I would have caught a cold."
"Oh? It was Xiaolian's oversight; she forgot it was cold."
Su Lixia smiled indulgently, reached out and ruffled Xiaolian's hair, and said, "It's okay, didn't we often sleep on the floor outside before?"
"But it was summer."
"It's okay, let's get some hot water, wash up and go to bed." After saying that, Su Lixia yawned and stretched, then said, "I haven't done anything all day, how come I'm so tired?"
Xiao Lian covered her mouth and chuckled: "The princess is like a little kitten, she never gets enough sleep."
"Speaking of kittens, are there any silver shaded, golden shaded, American shorthair, Garfield, or golden retriever, Labrador, husky, or anything like that? I really want to raise one. With my current salary, I can definitely raise it to be plump and healthy."
Xiao Lian frowned repeatedly upon hearing this, and asked doubtfully, "Is the princess talking about a cat?"
Su Lixia nodded twice.
"I haven't heard of that. The only thing Xiaolian has ever heard of is the Persian cat. The princess should know that it was a tribute from the Persians."
Su Lixia raised an eyebrow, quite surprised: "Persia? Wow."
"Yes, Princess, don't you remember? That kitten was cute and beautiful, didn't you say so?"
Su Lixia shook her head: "I really don't remember that."
"Didn't Lady Li's couple have a few kittens last year?"
Su Lixia was very excited: "Then they must still be there now, right?"
Xiao Lian nodded: "Yes, it seems the princess doesn't like it, so she can't even remember it. Those little guys are all in the cattery."
"I see. So, do you think if we wanted to raise one now, Lady Li would allow it?"
"Logically speaking, Consort Li would definitely not give it, but if you, Princess, ask, Consort Li will probably reluctantly give it up. Perhaps you could wait until the Persians offer tribute again?"
Su Lixia waved her hand and said, "Never mind, let's wait until next time."
"Then Princess, please rest quickly. Hot water will be delivered soon."
Su Lixia nodded and said, "Have the people the lord arranged come to help you wash up. Go back and rest early."
Xiao Lian covered her mouth and chuckled: "The princess is still the same."
Meanwhile, on Yi Zexuan's side...
"Oh dear, I suppose he didn't do it on purpose. Let him get up first." Lin Ziwen seemed to be advising him, but he was actually stirring up trouble.
That scoundrel didn't come back in the middle of the night; he was out having a romantic time, and people even searched for him everywhere.
Yuan Ruo rolled her eyes at him.
"Did you really tell me what I asked you to say?"
Yuan Ruo nodded: "It really is, Your Highness! I swear I said it, I really and definitely said it!"
Yi Zexuan hummed in agreement: "However, the situation is serious right now. Since you have made such a mistake, you will be punished by kneeling here for two hours." After saying that, Yi Zexuan got up and left.
Lin Ziwen, however, ran over with a grin, squatted down next to Yuan Ruo, and asked, "So, how far have things progressed between you two?"
Yuan Ruo rolled her eyes at him: "The relationship between us isn't as sordid as you think."
"Huh? I mean, have you two become good friends? As for what dirty things you're thinking, I have no idea."
Yuan Ruo was very embarrassed, so she simply ignored him.
Seeing this, Lin Ziwen shook his head helplessly, feeling that he had indeed been a bit immature today, and then got up and left.
The next day, fearing that she hadn't really told Su Lixia, Yuan Ruo went to Su Lixia and told her again.
Xiao Lian laughed and said, "I wonder when he'll be able to get rid of this habit."
Su Lixia looked at her and said, "I'm afraid it's you who made him lose his soul like this."
Xiaolian blushed and lowered her head.
"A daughter is too young to stay at home; it seems I should find a good day to marry her off."
"The princess is always good at making fun of others."
A few days later…
The Empress summoned that person over; once it happened, it would happen again, since it was a real benefit.
Su Lixia changed into a red dress again.
"This dress is adorned with a few sapphires, which makes it quite unique, but does the princess really intend to wear it like this?"
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