Perhaps because she had used some strength to beat someone during the day and had not been getting enough rest recently, Yun Xi felt exhausted that night and went to bed early.
However, in the middle of the night, Yun Xi suddenly felt as if someone was watching her. Her shoulders ached, and she suspected she was having a nightmare. When she opened her eyes, she saw a dark figure standing beside the bed and immediately let out a terrified scream!
But before the scream could escape, her mouth was instantly covered.
"Don't be afraid. It's me."
A cold yet familiar voice rang in her ear, and Yun Xi immediately stopped struggling.
Then she saw the person take out a fire starter and gently blow on it. The wick in the room was lit, and Yun Xi could clearly see that enchanting and handsome face. She quickly calmed down from the previous fright and frowned.
"What are you doing here?"
Yun Xi pulled the quilt over herself and shrank towards the inside of the bed. Staring warily at Qi Rong, she coldly questioned him.
She thought that after the last time, they had made things clear: they would go their separate ways from then on and stay out of each other's business!
Facing Yun Xi's cold words, Qi Rong smiled wickedly. He took off his shoes and got into the bed on his own, then sat down beside Yun Xi. With a teasing look in his black eyes, he looked at Yun Xi leisurely.
"Didn't you say during the day that you wanted me to come to you? So here I am. Come on, do you miss me?"
Qi Rong smiled and leaned towards Yun Xi, but she pushed hard against his chest. She cursed silently in her heart:
Where did this scoundrel come from?
She had said some harsh words to that dancing girl during the day, but she never expected this shameless man to distort her words like this!
"Are you here to avenge your dancing girl?"
Yun Xi coldly retorted. Knowing that she had beaten someone, she was sure that the dancing girl must have reported her grievances to Qi Rong, and that's why Qi Rong had come here to seek justice for the girl.
Thinking of this, Yun Xi felt a sharp pain in her heart, but she forced herself not to show the slightest bit of sadness. She had a look that seemed to say, "What do you want to do?"!
Looking at Yun Xi's fearless look, Qi Rong found it funny. He reached out and held Yun Xi's small hand that was pushing him away. Smiling knowingly, he said,
"I know you're jealous. But you're the future mistress of the prince's mansion. You can discipline anyone you want as long as you're happy."
Qi Rong had thought carefully several times before. The root cause of Yun Xi's leaving in anger last time was that she had learned that there were other women living in the prince's mansion. It wasn't that she really wanted to break up with him!
Especially after the incident with Wushuang, he was even more certain of his thoughts. He couldn't help but be overjoyed: the little girl had finally come to her senses!
Because of some confidential matters, he couldn't explain the things about Ye Ying and Wushuang to Yun Xi too clearly for the time being, but he didn't think this should be an obstacle between them.
"Who's jealous? I don't like that stuff at all! Don't flatter yourself. Just because you're good - looking doesn't mean everyone should fancy you! You're not worth my jealousy!"
Feeling that her most embarrassing secret had been exposed, Yun Xi immediately got angry. Unable to control her angry emotions, she blurted out a whole bunch of words!
Watching Yun Xi act like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, desperately waving its claws, Qi Rong secretly laughed in his heart. He deliberately teased her:
"Okay, then let's say I'm here to seek justice for the dancing girl. You injured someone in the prince's mansion. How are you going to compensate me?"
"What do you want then?"
Yun Xi frowned and retorted. Her eyes were full of vigilance, while Qi Rong stared straight at her. Suddenly, he hooked his lips into a smile, and his black eyes sparkled.
"Let me hug you."
Saying that, he stretched out his arms towards Yun Xi and stared at her expectantly.
He had rushed here all the way in a hurry just to see her! There were still dewdrops on his hair, but as long as he could get a hug from her, it would be worth it!
"Don't even think about it!"
Looking at Qi Rong's actions and his gentle smile, Yun Xi suddenly felt a lump in her throat. She crossed her arms in front of her chest and refused with a straight face, not allowing her vulnerability to show.
Since he already had other women, he shouldn't touch her anymore. It would only make her feel uncomfortable and sad for herself!
Watching Yun Xi's refusal, Qi Rong didn't care about anything else at the moment. He immediately leaned forward, hooked his arm around her, and easily pulled her into his arms. Burying his head in her fragrant and jade - like neck, he tightly hugged her boneless body. Qi Rong smiled contentedly.
Compared to the previous arguments and cold wars, he preferred this moment of hugging her tightly. It could dispel all the fatigue on his body and the hostility in his heart. It made him feel a kind of peace and warmth he had never felt before.
It made him addicted and unable to extricate himself.
Yun Xi was filled with anger at Qi Rong's shameless and tough behavior. She wanted to push him away, but he got even worse and started groping her.
"If you don't let go, I'll call for help!"
Yun Xi roared angrily, but Qi Rong raised his eyebrows. His handsome face showed no fear at all, and he even encouraged her:
"Call then. The louder the better. If everyone knows about our relationship, it will save me a lot of trouble."
"When you're in a bad mood one day and want to deny our relationship and abandon me, I can also use this as evidence and make you take responsibility for me!"
Hearing Qi Rong's words, Yun Xi was instantly at a loss for words. She gritted her teeth and said,
"You! You're something else!"
Saying that, she pushed Qi Rong away and tried to get out of bed.
"Where are you going?"
Qi Rong asked with a smile, and Yun Xi replied angrily:
"If you like it here so much, stay by yourself!"
She'd just give the room to him. If she couldn't deal with him, couldn't she just avoid him?!
Yun Xi was fuming with anger, but Qi Rong hooked his long arm around her and pulled her into his arms. He made her sit on his lap and said softly,
"I won't stay long. I took the time to come and see you with great difficulty. Aren't you even a little bit touched?"
"Not at all."
Yun Xi answered firmly.
"Since the prince is so busy, why don't you go and see your favorite dancing girl? Please excuse me for not having the time to play around with you. You're not welcome here!"
She wasn't a plaything that he could call whenever he wanted and discard whenever he pleased. She had her own pride!
"So heartless?"
Qi Rong raised his eyebrows and looked at her, but Yun Xi still remained cold.
"Don't distort the truth. The heartless one is you!"
Just thinking about the two women in his prince's mansion, she couldn't control the pain in her heart.
Her heart ached faintly, and her stomach tightened. That feeling wasn't something she could just let go of if she didn't want to care.
She had just seen things clearly and made up her mind! She'd rather never meet her true love in her life than indulge in that false happiness!
Because the price to pay was too high!
Qi Rong didn't want her to be angry during this short meeting. Ignoring her struggle, he hugged her tightly. His long fingers gently played with her slender fingers, and finally, he intertwined them with his own one by one. Softly, he asked,
"I'm going to leave the capital soon. I'll have less and less time to see you. Do you want to go with me?"
Previously, the emperor, Qi Hong, had assigned him the task of building dams and bridges. It was finally going to start officially, and they had to finish it before the flood season. So he had to stay there all the time to supervise.
The project would take a long time, and it was hundreds of miles away. He wouldn't be able to rush over to see her whenever he missed her like he could now.
But if she was willing to go with him, that would be perfect. He could then focus on the task without having to worry about her situation.