Chapter 73

The night was deep, and the moonlight was bright.

At this time, most of the people in the palace were already asleep.

It was the quietest time of the day.

Xiao Xixi, who would usually be fast asleep in her bed by now, could only sit stiffly on the veranda, accompanying the Crown Prince in moon viewing.

All of this was because the Crown Prince said he was in a bad mood and needed someone to comfort him.

And the way to comfort him was to accompany him in watching the moon.

Xiao Xixi yawned for the twenty-third time that night, her eyes welling up with tears from fatigue.

She was really so sleepy!

Luo Qinghan sat upright, wearing loose white sleeping robes and a black cloak. His jet-black hair hung down his back, the ends touching the white marble floor, winding and coiling.

Suddenly, he felt a weight on his shoulder. Turning his head, he saw that Xiao Liangdi had fallen asleep, her head resting on his shoulder.

His brows furrowed, and a hint of dissatisfaction flickered in his deep, dark eyes. He raised his hand and pushed her head away.

"Are you that sleepy?"

Xiao Xixi had to sit up straight, rubbing her eyes as she replied, "Yes, I really want to sleep."

Tonight, Luo Qinghan was particularly ruthless and heartless.

"You're not allowed to sleep."

He was in a bad mood and couldn't sleep, so he naturally couldn't stand seeing others sleep soundly.

Xiao Xixi asked in a pitiful voice, "Your Highness, I've already accompanied you in moon viewing. What more do you want from me?"

Luo Qinghan recalled the folk song Zhao Meiren sang tonight. He said coldly, "I want to hear you sing."

It's just singing, something she could do!

Xiao Xixi perked up, like a song-request machine, and asked sincerely, "What kind of song would you like to hear? A happy one or a sad one?"

Luo Qinghan didn't answer but asked, "Is there a song that can improve one's mood?"

"There is. Do you want a dance to go with it?"

Unexpectedly, she offered a dance as well, which piqued Luo Qinghan's interest. "Sure."

Xiao Xixi stood up, cleared her throat, and stretched her limbs before she started singing and dancing.

"My friend, I want to proudly tell you

My friend, I want to proudly tell you, oh~~

I'm really great, I'm really great

I am really, really, really, really, really great!"

Luo Qinghan: "..."

He had never done anything particularly regrettable in his life.

But at this moment, he rarely felt regret.

He shouldn't have expected this woman to sing anything normal!

After the song, Xiao Xixi bowed with great professionalism. "Thank you, Your Highness, for giving me this opportunity to showcase my talent. After singing this song, I really feel much better."

Luo Qinghan's face was expressionless. "But my mood hasn't improved."

"Why don't you sing it too? Please believe me, once you sing this song, your mood will definitely improve!"

Luo Qinghan coldly refused. "No."

He, the Crown Prince of the Great Sheng Dynasty, would rather die or jump from here than sing such a shameless song!

Xiao Xixi knew the Crown Prince cared about his dignity and didn't push him further. Instead, she suggested another idea.

"How about I tell you a joke?"

Luo Qinghan didn't refuse.

Xiao Xixi said seriously and solemnly, "Once upon a time, there was a very capable eunuch..."

Luo Qinghan waited for a long time but heard no continuation. Unable to bear it, he asked impatiently.

"What's next?"

Xiao Xixi blinked. "Next? That's it."

Luo Qinghan: "..."

An oppressive silence ensued.

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The song in the text is called "I Am Really Great," which is quite catchy. If you're interested, you can give it a listen.