After this battle, the gossips about Yun Xi quickly died down in the mansion under the strong pressure of the old lady.
Jiang had personally cut off her right - hand assistant, which made Yu Zhu extremely delighted!
After learning about Nanny Liu's affair, the old lady, although she didn't pursue the matter of Yun Xi being attacked, still grew cold towards Jiang and avoided seeing her.
She also had someone take back the more than a dozen shops that Jiang had given to Jiang Da.
On the other hand, after the old lady found out that Yun Ni had someone else copy the Buddhist scriptures on her behalf, she was punished to copy them three hundred more times, until her hand was almost useless.
Without any disturbances, Yun Xi finally managed to steal a few days of leisure.
Just as she was enjoying this hard - won relaxation, an uninvited guest suddenly burst into her boudoir!
Moreover, it was at night, just after she had finished washing up and happily burrowed into the warm quilt in her fur - lined robe!
"You... How did you get in?"
Yun Xi clutched the front of her robe tightly. Just as she was about to scream, Qi Rong sat down on the edge of her bed like a ghost and covered her mouth with his hand.
His cold and slender fingers invaded the warmth of her lips, and there was a faint smell of blood at the tip of her nose.
Yun Xi opened her eyes wide and stared in horror at the few barely noticeable damp patches on Qi Rong's black robe — was that blood?!
"If you dare to scream, I'll break your neck right away!"
Qi Rong's eyes were sinister as he threatened.
There were faint dark circles under his deep, ink - like eyes. It seemed that he hadn't slept for days and was in a terrible mood.
If she didn't comply, she might be devoured by him on the spot!
Yun Xi nervously swallowed and timidly nodded.
She was in the prime of her life, with so many delicious foods yet to taste and so many wishes yet to fulfill. It would be a great loss if she died now!
After getting Yun Xi's assurance, Qi Rong let go of his hand.
Just as Yun Xi was struggling with how to get rid of this scourge, Qi Rong lay down on the bed beside her, still in his clothes.
Looking at the man who was sitting close by with his eyes closed, Yun Xi trembled in the quilt, feeling as if her head was about to explode!
If you want to sleep, go back to your prince's mansion! What are you doing in my boudoir?
How can I sleep?
Yun Xi was on the verge of tears. Summoning up her courage, she reminded him:
"You're injured."
So, if you don't want to die, go home and bandage it quickly! Don't wait until the blood dries up. It'll be too late to bandage then! And you'll just drag me down!
"It's someone else's blood."
Qi Rong frowned slightly. His tone was calm, and his expression showed a hint of impatience.
Yun Xi bit the quilt and poked him with her finger:
"But my quilt was just sun - dried today and scented with incense..."
"Why are you so talkative?"
Qi Rong glanced sideways at Yun Xi. His eyes were blood - red, and the blood vessels were clearly visible.
Yun Xi was startled.
In the past, Qi Rong's eyes had been cold, sarcastic, contemptuous, or overbearing... But they had never been like this.
It was as if there was a kind of sadness, a thousand times more sorrowful than crying, surging towards her in an instant!
Although this feeling passed in a flash, Yun Xi was momentarily frozen.
She didn't know how to react.
"Miss, why aren't you asleep yet?"
At this moment, Yu Zhu's voice suddenly came. Yun Xi gave a start and was instantly pulled into a strong embrace.
The candle was also blown out.
Yu Zhu had just finished tidying up and was about to go to bed when she saw that the candle in Yun Xi's room was still lit. Just as she was about to enter, the room suddenly plunged into darkness.
Under the brocade quilt, Yun Xi leaned against Qi Rong's still cold chest. Her heart was pounding uncontrollably.
She felt a sudden pinch on her waist, and only then did Yun Xi react:
"Oh, I... I'm going to sleep. You should rest too."
For some reason, at this moment, Yun Xi felt bewitched and didn't drive Qi Rong out.
But when she realized something was wrong and wanted to take it back, Yu Zhu had already closed the door and left.
After waiting for a long time and seeing no reaction from Qi Rong, Yun Xi struggled to get out of the quilt and go to Yu Zhu's place for the night.
But a pair of hands tightened around her, and her face was pressed tightly against Qi Rong's chest. She almost couldn't breathe.
A domineering voice came from above her head:
"Go to sleep!"
Yun Xi wailed inwardly:
She had already reluctantly decided to give up the bed to him. How could he be so overbearing?
She was a person, not a pillow!
After several unsuccessful attempts to break free, Yun Xi gave up struggling.
Listening to Qi Rong's shallow breathing, she constantly comforted herself that she should be glad that this man had no improper thoughts about her.
At most, she would just stay up all night!
But not long after she thought this way, she felt her eyelids getting heavy and her head warm. Listening to the steady heartbeat, she slowly fell into a dream...
In her dream, she was lying on a white cloud in the shape of a cotton ball. The cloud wrapped around her, warm and fragrant. She couldn't help but get closer and closer, rubbing her whole face contentedly, as if she couldn't bear to leave for a moment.
When Qi Rong woke up, the sky was just beginning to turn pale. Seeing Yun Xi sleeping in his arms, his eyes paused.
The memories of the previous day suddenly flooded back.
Staring fixedly at the charming face nestled against him, Qi Rong's gaze deepened.
Her skin was as fair as fat, her features were exquisitely beautiful, and her red lips were slightly parted, making her look extremely charming. Especially those pair of glittering, water - like eyes. Whether intentionally or not, once they met his, all the colors in the world seemed to fade.
Qi Rong's finger gently slid across her delicate porcelain - like cheek and landed on her cherry - colored lips.
She was supposed to be the little wife chosen for him by the emperor long ago.
Originally, she should have been!
"Um..."
Feeling the pain, Yun Xi frowned in her sweet dream. Only then did Qi Rong realize what he had just done.
Angry with himself, he threw off the quilt and was about to get out of bed when a pair of slender, white wrists suddenly wrapped around his waist:
"Don't go..."
The soft, coquettish voice made Qi Rong's heart soften instantly, and he froze in place.
"Hehe, let me take another bite."
Yun Xi licked her lips, looking extremely greedy.
Qi Rong's face darkened slightly. The hand he had just stretched out stopped in mid - air. He pinched Yun Xi's cheek and quickly left the room.
"Ouch! Who attacked me?"
Yun Xi rubbed her cheek and looked around sleepily. Seeing that the room was still dim and it was not yet dawn, she lay down again and fell asleep.
"Miss, it's time to get up!"
Yun Xi felt that she had just fallen asleep when Yu Zhu dug her out of bed.
Yu Zhu brought in a basin of water. Yun Xi wiped her face carelessly, yawned, and sat in front of the dressing mirror, waiting for Yu Zhu to comb her hair. She kept complaining:
"Yu Zhu, can you wake me up a little later in the future? You ruined my wonderful dream yesterday!"
Looking at Yun Xi's lazy appearance, Yu Zhu couldn't help but smile:
"Miss, you're going to register at the girls' school today. Considering the time for breakfast and the journey, you can't be late on your first day!"
"Ah?"
Yun Xi wailed. How could she have forgotten about this?
But when she opened her mouth, she felt a strange pain in her lips. Yu Zhu also noticed Yun Xi's strangeness. Taking a closer look, she exclaimed in surprise:
"Miss, why is your lip swollen?"
"Really?"
Yun Xi looked at herself in the bronze mirror and found that her lower lip was indeed quite swollen.
Looking at Yun Xi's dazed look, Yu Zhu seemed to think of something and covered her mouth to giggle:
"Don't tell me you dreamed about food again and accidentally bit yourself?"
Yun Xi pouted. Suddenly, the figure of Qi Rong flashed through her mind. She frowned and nodded:
"Maybe."
It seemed that she had to be more careful when dreaming about food in the future.