Chapter 48

Xiao Xixi was taken aback by her sudden enthusiastic attitude.

Previously, she had seen Consort Li, but every time, Consort Li would look down on her, completely disregarding her as a mere low-ranking concubine.

What was wrong with Consort Li today? Why had she suddenly become so热情 towards her?

Xiao Xixi couldn't help but scrutinize her closely.

Upon closer inspection, she noticed something unusual.

She observed that Consort Li's forehead was faintly dark, but because Consort Li had applied heavy makeup, it was not very noticeable and could easily be overlooked.

It seemed that this Consort Li was about to run into some bad luck.

Xiao Xixi was afraid that if she stayed too close to her, she might also be affected by the misfortune. Therefore, she subtly broke free from her hand, took a step back, and maintained a polite yet fake smile.

"Big Sister, you're joking. Your visit has already made me feel honored; how could I dare to blame you?"

Seeing her attitude of trying to avoid her, Consort Li's heart sank, and she felt very dissatisfied.

However, with the Crown Prince still watching, Consort Li dared not show her displeasure and could only continue to smile: "Why are you standing so far away? I won't eat you."

Then she turned to Lu Qinghan and pouted, saying,

"Xiao Xixi is good in every way, but she is too timid and doesn't like to talk. She usually stays in the Qingge Hall and rarely interacts with us sisters. This isn't good. We are all one family, so we should interact more. I will often come to the Qingge Hall to play with Xiao Xixi to keep her from getting too bored. What do you think, Your Highness?"

Although she was complaining, her tone was very soft and seductive, and with her alluring eyes, it seemed like she was pouting.

Lu Qinghan didn't even glance at her, but directly asked Xiao Xixi,

"Do you want to interact with them?"

Xiao Xixi answered honestly: "No."

She just wanted to live a quiet life like a salted fish and didn't want to be disturbed by anyone.

Lu Qinghan was quite satisfied with this answer.

He liked seeing her calm and uncompetitive demeanor, unlike his brothers who would do anything to compete for the position of Crown Prince.

"Since you don't want to, there's no need to interact with them. Just live your life peacefully."

Xiao Xixi's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously: "I have no other skills, but I am particularly well-behaved!"

Seeing her obedient and gentle appearance, Lu Qinghan's originally gloomy mood eased slightly.

He walked over, lifted the hem of his robe, and sat down on the soft cushion.

Xiao Xixi poured him some tea and asked earnestly,

"Your Highness, you must not have had lunch yet. Would you like to stay and have a meal with me?"

Lu Qinghan replied indifferently, "Mm."

Xiao Xixi actually quite enjoyed eating with him.

Usually, when she ate alone, she only had three dishes and one soup. But if the Crown Prince came, there would be seven dishes and one soup, and he wouldn't eat much, so it all ended up benefiting her.

Xiao Xixi's eyes sparkled as she said, "Your Highness, would you like to eat chicken? I can have Baoqin kill a chicken."

Lu Qinghan remembered that there were many chickens and ducks raised behind the Qingge Hall, and his mood became complicated.

He said, "I don't want to eat chicken today."

Xiao Xixi didn't give up: "What about duck? If not, fish is also fine!"

"Do you raise fish too?"

"Yes, yes. There's a small pond in the back yard where we've planted lotus roots and raised fish. If we catch them now, we can cook them fresh. They will be very fresh. Would you like one, Your Highness?"