Chapter 16

Luo Yechen is a person with well-developed limbs but a simple mind. He likes gold, so he assumes others do too, and thus he specially had a golden Buddha statue made to give to Empress Qin.

However, Empress Qin didn’t even give a single compliment, and dismissed him casually.

Luo Yechen felt very不服气 (unwilling to accept defeat) in his heart, but he didn’t dare to show it, and could only return to his seat with a grudge.

Next, the other princes took turns to present their gifts and offer their blessings.

Xiao Xixi, as a mere concubine of the Crown Prince, had no right to present a gift in such a setting. The birthday gift she brought had already been handed over to the head maid by Empress Qin’s side, and it was likely mixed with the gifts from others.

Maintaining the kneeling posture for a long time made Xiao Xixi’s calves feel numb.

She quietly reached out to rub her calves.

She thought her action was very discreet, but Luo Qinghan still noticed.

He turned to look at her and asked, “Tired?”

Xiao Xixi nodded, looking pitiful.

She thought he would offer some comfort, but he only said four words.

“Get used to it.”

Xiao Xixi: “...”

If you weren’t the Crown Prince, with your personality, you’d definitely end up alone!

Finally, after the gift-giving环节 (segment) was over, it was time for the dishes to be served.

When one dish after another of delicious food was placed in front of Xiao Xixi, she immediately felt no more soreness in her waist or pain in her legs!

She picked up her chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken, and was about to put it in her mouth when she saw Luo Qinghan looking at her.

His face was still as handsome as ever, and his demeanor was still as cold.

Xiao Xixi understood immediately.

At the dining table, the boss must eat first; that’s the rule!

She proactively placed the chicken in his bowl and smiled obsequiously.

“Please, you eat first.”

The nearby Eunuch Chang saw this and wanted to say that His Highness the Crown Prince doesn’t like chicken.

But before he could speak, he saw the Crown Prince pick up the piece of chicken and put it in his mouth.

Eunuch Chang: “...”

Alright, as long as you’re happy.

Xiao Xixi asked eagerly, “Is it good?”

Luo Qinghan actually doesn’t like chicken, but when he saw the woman’s clear, expectant gaze, he suddenly felt that the chicken didn’t taste so bad.

He replied indifferently, “It’s okay.”

“Do you want more?”

“Mm.”

To make the boss happy, Xiao Xixi willingly served as a tool, picking up dishes and serving soup, taking good care of him.

Baoqin, seeing this scene, was almost moved to tears.

Her silly daughter had finally grown up and knew how to please the Crown Prince.

After a few rounds of drinks, the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress left the table one after another.

Without the presence of the big shots, the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed and natural.

The eldest prince, Luo Yechen, holding a wine jug in one hand and a wine cup in the other, walked to Luo Qinghan’s side.

Luo Yechen seemed to have drunk quite a bit, his cheeks flushed, his body reeking of alcohol, and his speech slightly slurred.

“Brother Three, come, let’s have a drink!”

Without waiting for a response, he filled the other’s cup to the brim.

Luo Qinghan doesn’t like drinking.

His face was cold and expressionless.

“Big Brother, you’re drunk.”

“I’m not drunk, drink quickly!” Luo Yechen’s temper was originally not good, and under the influence of alcohol, he became even less patient.

Seeing that Luo Qinghan didn’t move, he scolded, “I’m your big brother, and I’m asking you to have a drink. Are you unwilling? Or do you think that now you’re the Crown Prince, you can ignore me, your big brother?”

His voice was loud, drawing the attention of the other princes.

But no one came to mediate.

Everyone was watching the show.

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