Chapter 40

During the dinner, Xiao Xixi kept glancing at Luo Qinghan from time to time, looking as if she wanted to say something but held back.

Luo Qinghan knew she was thinking about the matter of serving him in bed.

He pretended not to notice and ate his meal with graceful manners.

After the dinner, Luo Qinghan ordered someone to prepare hot water for his bath.

Bao Qin was immediately overjoyed.

The Crown Prince bathing here meant he would be staying overnight in the Qingge Hall!

Tonight, the young mistress would finally be able to serve him in bed!

Bao Qin happily went to prepare the hot water.

When Luo Qinghan finished his bath and walked into the bedroom, he saw that Xiao Xixi was already lying on the bed.

Xiao Xixi lay straight as a board, her eyes wide open, looking like a salted fish that refused to close its eyes in death.

Luo Qinghan stood by the bed, looking down at her from above.

"You lie down before I do, that's not proper."

Xiao Xixi spread her arms wide, forming a large "X," closed her eyes, and looked like a warrior ready to face death.

"Go ahead, do whatever you want, don't spare me, I can take it!"

It's just a night of being used, right?

She'll treat it like being bitten by a dog.

She'll just eat a few more bowls of rice afterward, and she'll be fine again!

Luo Qinghan looked at her stiff posture and said coolly, "Help me undress."

Xiao Xixi: "Eh~"

She was about to be used, yet she still had to help him undress. Being a good concubine was really hard!

With a heart full of resentment, she struggled to get up, hopped off the bed, and started to undress him.

Luo Qinghan, who had just finished his bath, had a faint moisture on his body, and his expression was more relaxed than usual, making him look much gentler.

When Xiao Xixi touched his hair and found it damp, she immediately said,

"Let me dry your hair, Your Highness."

Without waiting for Luo Qinghan's response, she ran to get a towel.

She smiled like a hair salon assistant, very eager: "Please sit, Your Highness."

Luo Qinghan leaned against the soft couch, propping his head up with one hand and holding a book with the other, his long, dark hair cascading down his back.

Xiao Xixi wrapped Luo Qinghan's long hair in the towel and gently dried it.

She thought, the Crown Prince's hair is so long and thick; it will definitely take a lot of time to dry completely. Maybe by the time she finishes drying his hair, he will already be asleep.

As long as he falls asleep, she won't have to serve him in bed.

This plan was perfect!

Just as the atmosphere was quiet, Luo Qinghan suddenly spoke.

"How is your relationship with your parents?"

Xiao Xixi, while vigorously drying his hair, replied, "It's okay."

"Since it's okay, why did your mother throw away the amulet you gave her?"

Xiao Xixi sighed, "Your Highness, some things are better left unsaid. You know in your heart."

Luo Qinghan put down the book, "I originally thought your family was close. You've been in the palace for half a year, and you must miss home. That's why I wanted your family to come and visit you. Now, it seems I was overthinking it."

"Every family has its own troubles. Your Highness's intentions were good, it's just that I have my own issues."

Luo Qinghan could see that Xiao Xixi didn't want to talk about these things. Normally, he would have been considerate and not pressed further.

But tonight was different. He really wanted to know how others got along with their parents.

Luo Qinghan asked, "What issues do you have?"

Xiao Xixi didn't speak.

She carefully dried the Crown Prince's hair, her movements gentle and meticulous, as if she were handling a priceless treasure.

Luo Qinghan didn't rush her, just waiting quietly.

After a long while, she softly said,

"Because I am a heavenly calamity, a lone star."