Chapter 27

Chen Liangyuan's little abacus in her heart was clicking away, but then she heard Xiao Liangdi, that little wretch, say,

"Let's just forget it. The imperial physician said I need to rest, and it's best if no one is around me."

Chen Liangyuan's abacus instantly cracked.

She almost couldn't maintain her smile, but at the last moment, she managed to keep her composure and didn't change her expression on the spot.

She gave a dry laugh, "Is that so? It was my sister who was too abrupt. I hope you won't be offended, Sister."

Xiao Xixi also laughed.

Then, the two of them fell silent.

The atmosphere became unbearably awkward.

They weren't very familiar with each other, and now, forced to be together, they had nothing to say beyond a few simple pleasantries.

How boring.

Xiao Xixi yawned, her eyelids drooping involuntarily, and her body, as if boneless, began to lean to the side.

She was sleepy.

Baoqin considerately placed two soft cushions behind her to make her more comfortable.

Logically, Chen Liangyuan should have gotten up and taken her leave at this point.

But she was unwilling to leave empty-handed.

She suddenly sniffed and asked, "I seem to smell chicken soup. Are you stewing chicken soup?"

Xiao Xixi, half-asleep and half-awake, her mind not quite clear, mumbled a response.

"Yes."

Chen Liangyuan asked suspiciously, "Aren't you supposed to be resting? Isn't chicken soup too greasy for you to eat?"

"It's not for me; it's for His Highness the Crown Prince."

Chen Liangyuan's eyes lit up, "Is His Highness the Crown Prince coming to the Qingge Palace today?"

"Uh-huh."

Chen Liangyuan clenched her fists in secret. This trip was indeed worthwhile!

She decided to stay longer, until the Crown Prince arrived.

Thinking of this, she secretly squeezed the sachet hidden in her sleeve.

As long as she could see the Crown Prince and give him this sachet, he would remember her.

Because of her little scheme, no matter how awkward and silent the atmosphere became, Chen Liangyuan was determined to stay in the Qingge Palace and not leave.

She even offered to help.

"When I was at my parents' house, I used to stew chicken soup for my parents. My cooking skills are pretty good. Why don't I go and check on the chicken soup for you, Sister?"

Xiao Xixi was just lazy, but she wasn't stupid.

She was well aware of Chen Liangyuan's intentions. She yawned and said lazily, "You're so concerned about my chicken soup. Could it be that you're hungry? Do you want a share?"

Chen Liangyuan's face immediately turned red with embarrassment, "What are you talking about, Sister? How could I be so hungry? I just want to help you. If you find me annoying, I'll leave right now."

"Oh, then I won't see you out."

Chen Liangyuan: "……"

In a normal situation, shouldn't one try to retain a guest out of politeness?

Why didn't this little wretch follow the rules?

Did she lose all her manners?

Chen Liangyuan was quite choked.

She hadn't seen the Crown Prince yet and couldn't leave now.

She forced a smile, "Hehe, I was just joking. How could you take it seriously, Sister?"

Xiao Xixi clicked her tongue. This woman was really persistent, refusing to leave even in such a situation.

Since the guest wouldn't leave, Xiao Xixi, as the host, had to stay with her.

But her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she finally couldn't hold on any longer. Her body swayed and she fell onto the couch, falling asleep.

Seeing this, Chen Liangyuan's heart filled with even more resentment.

With a living person sitting right there, Xiao Liangdi actually fell asleep on her own, clearly not taking her seriously at all!

How infuriating!

Just wait, once she wins the Crown Prince's favor, she'll see how she deals with this arrogant little wretch, Xiao Liangdi!