Chapter 99 Just a Kiss
Xiao Ji's body trembled slightly in Bai De'an's hands, and veins on his forehead throbbed, clearly in considerable pain. Even so, his body continued to sink: "...Rituals cannot be abolished."
Qing Wu's eyes were red as she looked at Xiao Ji who was trying hard to hold on, tears falling like beads from a broken string: "Liu Lang, your leg injury hasn't healed yet, you can't be so stubborn anymore..." This was not entirely an act, she really felt humiliated for Xiao Ji.
But this scene, in Bai De'an's eyes, did make him believe it a little. If Xiao Ji had directly said that he couldn't stand up, he would still be suspicious, but this kind of behavior for the sake of self-esteem and anger, he found it believable, which was in line with his impression of Xiao Ji.
So he stopped testing her, and forcefully helped Xiao Ji back into the wheelchair. He sighed and said, "Why do you have to do this? Although His Majesty has demoted you to a commoner, can the bond between father and son be severed just like that?"
Bai De'an said this, his eyes sweeping over Xiao Ji's legs. Those legs were still trembling slightly after being placed in the wheelchair, and he couldn't help but feel a bit of pity. He stepped aside to make room, and a row of followers behind him immediately moved the things in front of Xiao Ji.
"This old servant has come to see you on behalf of His Majesty." Bai De'an gestured for his attendants to open the brocade boxes one by one. "These are the finest blood swallows and the aged ginseng from Changbai Mountain. Your Majesty specifically ordered them to be sent here. There is also cloth for making clothes for the concubine. Your Majesty still cares about you."
Even if Bai De'an knew the real purpose of the emperor's reward, he would never reveal a single detail to Xiao Ji.
However, as soon as Bai De'an finished speaking, a hint of sarcasm flashed in Xiao Ji's eyes. He lowered his eyelids to hide the coldness in his eyes, and slowly clenched his fingers on the armrest of the wheelchair, pretending to be in a state of great emotional upheaval. After a long while, he replied:
"Your Majesty's grace..." Xiao Ji's voice seemed to be trying hard to restrain something, "I... am ashamed to accept it."
Bai De'an understood that the deposed Crown Prince must have been touched by His Majesty's words, but he was simply hurt and unwilling to admit it. He quickly advised, "Your Majesty specifically instructed me to personally deliver this, so please accept it."
Hearing this, Xiao Ji in the wheelchair seemed to feel even more uncomfortable and interrupted Bai De'an, "No need. Please take these things back, Chief Bai."
Qing Wu gently pressed Xiao Ji's shoulders, as if to comfort him, but also as if to dissuade him. She hesitated, as if she wanted to speak, but in the end she said nothing.
Xiao Ji lowered his eyes and curled the corners of his lips coldly: "Boss Bai, please go back." He turned his head to look at the Wutong tree in the courtyard and said indifferently, "It's getting late. I'm afraid it will be too late to return to the palace."
Bai De'an wanted to say something else, but he saw that Xiao Ji had closed his eyes, looking like he didn't want to talk anymore.
As if fearing that the deposed crown prince's arrogance might anger her, the Xi family girl stepped forward and bowed, "Please forgive me, General Manager. Liu Lang is injured and in a bad mood. I didn't mean to disregard your majesty's order."
As soon as he finished speaking, he was scolded by the deposed prince: "Why are you talking so much?!"
The girl immediately shut up. How could Bai De'an not understand? She was mad at him.
Thinking that his goal had been achieved, Bai De'an didn't want to offend anyone, so he bowed and said goodbye, but he still stubbornly left the things he brought with him.
Before turning around the screen wall, he looked back at the two people in the courtyard.
The deposed prince remained silent with his eyes closed. The Xi girl lowered her head and stood cautiously behind him. She was obviously used to the deposed prince's mood swings.
The two of them were distant from each other, without a trace of warmth. Such a scene made Bai De'an sigh inwardly.
Not until Bai De'an's footsteps completely faded did Xiao Ji slowly open his eyes. There was a peace in his peach-blossom eyes, no trace of coldness, arrogance, or resentment. Qing Wu also wiped away the tears on his face, his brows relaxed, and his previous trembling look was gone.
"You acted well." Xiao Ji praised with a curved lip, and reached out to hold the delicate hand on her shoulder. "But next time when you cry, don't take it too seriously. Don't cry so hard that your eyes hurt. I feel sorry for you, Qingqing."
Qing Wu glared at him with red eyes, but couldn't help laughing: "Isn't it because Liu Lang acted too well? I almost believed it."
The moment Xiao Ji lost his balance, she was truly terribly anxious, not to mention when he was about to kneel before the eunuch. Even if it was just a pretense, Qing Wu felt deeply uncomfortable. He had always been so proud and unyielding...
She didn't know how charming she looked with her red eyes and pouting. Xiao Ji couldn't help but startled, then laughed and reached out to pull her hand:
"Silly dear, I've known Manager Bai for over ten years, and I understand him quite well. He definitely wouldn't dare take it. If he really doesn't move, I'll just pretend to be unsteady and fall to the ground."
Qing Wu blushed at his even more disgusting name, slapped his hand away, and said angrily: "That's too realistic! I see cold sweat on your forehead, it must really hurt." As she said that, she couldn't help but bend down and wipe his forehead with a handkerchief.
Xiao Ji took advantage of the situation and grabbed her wrist, pulling her closer, admitting, "It does hurt a little... but..."
When Qingwu's face showed obvious distress, the big-tailed wolf finally showed its tail.
The young man tilted his head slightly, his peach blossom eyes full of expectation: "Just a kiss."
They hadn't kissed for several days, and he couldn't help it.
Qingwu's cheeks flushed at his sudden tongue-twisting and coquettish behavior. She subconsciously looked back and saw that Zhao Tong and others were standing in the corridor in the distance. She felt relieved that they should not be able to hear the noise here.
But she couldn't help but press the handkerchief to his forehead in shame and anger, wiping it carelessly and scolding him in a low voice:
"What are you kissing? We're out in the open! In broad daylight!"
The boy subconsciously closed his eyes, and after this "torture" was over, he said aggrievedly: "It really hurts..."
He blinked, his long eyelashes casting a shadow under his eyes, making him look quite pitiful. "When I knelt down just now, my legs really hurt a little..."
Qingwu felt that he said that on purpose, but when she met his peach blossom eyes filled with grievance, she was ultimately defeated.
She quickly pecked him on the forehead. "...Alright?"
Xiao Ji shook his head dissatisfiedly: "Not enough." He raised his chin again, indicating very clearly: "I want this."
Looking at Zhao Tong and the others who were already rushing over here, Qing Wu couldn't help but pinch him lightly and whispered, "The people behind are coming!"
She thought Xiao Ji would give up, but he suddenly turned around and said loudly, "Don't come over here yet!"
Zhao Tong and the others stopped immediately upon hearing this and turned their backs tactfully. Xiao Ji then turned back, lightly tapped his lips with his fingertips, and said proudly, "Qingqing, no one is watching now."
Qingwu was stunned by his shameless behavior. He was angry and amused. He stared at the young man for a few seconds. Seeing that he was determined to win, Qingwu was also aroused to rebel.
Since everyone else knows about it, whether they kissed or not, they all assume that they did, so why is she still shy?
She laughed angrily, pinched the boy's jaw and kissed him.
Qing Wu's kiss was sudden and passionate, and Xiao Ji's eyes widened in surprise. He had originally intended to tease her, but he had never expected the usually shy Qing Wu to take the initiative.
But Qingwu was also angry this time, and her kissing skills were clumsy but bold. She recalled the words her grandma had said and gradually went deeper.
Xiao Ji's Adam's apple rolled, and the tips of his ears turned red at a visible speed. He subconsciously wanted to take the initiative, but Qing Wu held his shoulders.
Qingwu was quite strong, and Xiao Ji had never kissed him like this before, so he was unable to resist for a moment. Soon, tears welled up in her peach blossom eyes, her face flushed, and even her neck was stained with a light pink.
He opened his mouth, but only uttered a vague syllable: "Qingqing..."
At this moment, Qing Wu finally let him go. Xiao Ji subconsciously lowered his head to breathe. Before he could recover, he heard her say, "Come here and move all your things in!"
Xiao Ji was stunned for a moment, and before he could react, the girl's skirt had disappeared in front of him.
The young man turned around and saw the girl running quickly towards the hanging flower gate, leaving him standing there, sitting in the wheelchair, unable to move for a while.
A group of footsteps were approaching behind him. It was too late for Xiao Ji to speak. Zhao Tong came around from behind him.
Seeing his master's expression, he had a hard time suppressing his laughter, but he still couldn't help but teasing:
"Oh, Master, you look so rosy."
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