Chapter 9 Keeping Secrets

  Han Xi Tong's words were so self-indulgent that even she herself felt a chill run down her spine after saying them.

  However, Xing Xiao Ran did not feel anything wrong after hearing her words, and instead nodded seriously with a solemn expression.

  "This is natural! Ling'er is the most beautiful woman in this world! Also the one that this palace likes the most..."

  Of course, the last sentence Xun Xiao Ran said was extremely soft, probably only he himself could hear it.

  However, Han Xi Tong's heart was still very pleased when he heard his previous sentence.

  After all, which woman in the world doesn't like to hear these flattering words about herself? She is no exception!

  After both of them changed into a new set of clothes, they sat on the exquisite sedan chair and arrived at the Grand Secretary's residence located in the inner east side after about half an hour.

  As far as the eye can see, there are already many princesses and princes who have arrived like Han Xi Tong.

  After all, the emperor had more than a dozen sons and dozens of princesses. If he were to make all his princes and princesses stand before him, it's likely that even the emperor himself wouldn't be able to remember their names.

  Han Xi Tong followed Xuan Xiao Ran down from the sedan chair, and from a distance, the sound of striking bells could be heard beside her ears.

  Every day when the princes and princesses attend classes, those palace maids and eunuchs can only stay outside the study room waiting, not allowed to enter.

  So Han Hui-yeon was no exception.

  "Little pupil, I'm going to class now, you must wait for me."

  The bell has already rung, even if Xiang Xiao Ran is still reluctant, she still needs to enter the Prime Minister's residence.

  His eyes sparkled with amusement as he saw Xiang Xiuran's reluctant expression, and he couldn't help but smile.

  With a slightly helpless gaze, he glanced at the beautiful young man standing beside him.

  He saw a young man standing tall and slender, wearing a moon-white ice-silk brocade robe, with a wide flat silk belt inlaid with jade around his waist, adorned with jade, and his shiny black hair was crowned with an exquisite jade crown, topped with pearls, making him look even more like a jade crown, elegant and refined, with a hint of the flavor of a romantic young man.

  However, the expression on his face at this moment was tinged with a hint of grievance, and his phoenix-like eyes were tightly fixed on her with a pitifully charming gaze, as if he were a small dog afraid of being abandoned by its master, and anyone who saw him would find it hard to bear.

  But now it's just the end of school, why is he acting like it's a life and death separation. Han Xi Tong was a bit speechless about this, but in the end, she still nodded at Xuan Xiao Ran with a determined face and said.

  "It's okay, I won't leave, you can go to school at ease, don't be late."

  "Hehe, alright then, if you're feeling bored, let Xiao Dezi take you to the Imperial Garden for a stroll."

  Xiao Ran said, then turned around and reluctantly left.

  Watching Xun Xiao Ran turn back three steps, until his figure disappeared from view, Han Xi's gaze finally returned, and he shook his head in dismay.

  What kind of person is she, anyway? She's so annoyingly persistent!

  Han Xi Tong let out a slight sigh in her heart, and then, as if she had sensed something, her beautiful eyes turned quickly and fell on Xiao Dezi's body, who had been secretly glancing at her.

  Caught peeking, Xiao Dezi was startled and quickly lowered his head, no longer daring to look at Han Xi's eyes.

  At this, Han Xi's mouth hooked up, and his bright black eyes stared tightly at Xiao Dezi, who was lowering his head cautiously. Seeing Xiao Dezi's honest and fearful face, he suddenly felt amused and couldn't help but think of teasing him a bit.

  Han Xi's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she slowly raised her slender white hand, picking at her fingernails as she spoke with a hint of implication.

  "Are you afraid of me?"

  "Uh..."

  When he heard Han Xi Tong's words, Xiao Dezi shuddered all over his body, and his white and handsome face immediately turned pale.

  Because Han Xi Tong's words were plain and dull, but the tone carried a kind of intimidating oppression that made people fearful.

  Especially when Xiao Dezi thought of what happened last night, he still had a lingering fear, and his entire back was soaked.

  But he still steeled himself, his lips trembling, and stuttered out.

  "No, I don't dare..."

  "Hmm... is it just that you don't dare?"

  Han Xi's eyes sparkled with amusement as she said, her face suddenly inches from Xiao Dezi's, who had been keeping his head down, causing him to jump back in fright, almost falling over.

  Seeing Xiao Dezi's frightened expression, like a raging beast, Han Xi couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  "Haha, you're really fun, I was just teasing you earlier!"

  This ancient man is really fun, and very simple-minded. It's likely that in the 21st century, a world full of hypocrisy, where everyone is a wolf in sheep's clothing, someone as simple as him would have become extinct long ago!

  "Besides, as for what happened last night, let's just pretend it never happened. I won't tell anyone, so you don't have to be afraid of me either. Alright, I've said all I wanted to say. Now, take me out and show me around!"

  "Hmm..."

  Xiao Dezi clearly let out a sigh of relief when he heard Han Xi Tong's words.

  After all, he knows the personality of his master. Although his master appears to be very kind on the surface, in fact, he is a wolf in sheep's clothing. If his master finds out about last night's incident, although it wasn't his fault, he will still get into trouble.

  So now hearing Han Xi Tong's words, Xiao Dezi obviously let out a sigh of relief, and then stretched out his hand to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead, and accompanied by a smile, he took Han Xi Tong around to play with all his heart.

  Because Seventh Prince has school, he won't be dismissed until late afternoon, so Han Hui has a whole day to play around.

  Moreover, Han Xi Tong had always been particularly fond of those ancient buildings since childhood. Previously, she often urged Cheng Wei to travel to the Forbidden City in the Imperial Palace, but Cheng Wei, apart from liking to steal valuable cultural relics from ancient times, would turn up his nose at those ancient buildings in the Forbidden City, saying that those dilapidated places were not worth visiting and that people should look forward.

  So even though Han Xi Tong had always wanted to visit the Forbidden City very much, she couldn't make it happen.

  However, she has now crossed over to this beautiful and ancient dynasty. Although the Tianxuan Empire is not in history books, the architecture here is similar to that of the Tang Dynasty, with a classical beauty that is elegant yet luxurious.

  As far as the eye can see, there are layers of buildings and pavilions, flying eaves, carved beams and painted rafters, corridors and halls standing in rows, with a corridor every five steps and a pavilion every ten steps. Outside the pavilion is a pool, with winding paths on both sides, and flowers and trees growing luxuriantly. The palace maids move about among them, all walking and stopping with measured pace. Just looking at it gives one a sense of heavenly dignity and infinite noble majesty...

  Digression

  Wolf Dad, Fox Son, Leopard Daughter

  "Brother, the old man has entered the foolish woman's room, what should we do?"

  "Damn it! The old man actually got there before me!"

  "Well, now we can only wish the old man a speedy recovery here!"

  "Brother, how can you be so cruel and heartless? Whatever you say, the one inside is our father!" The elder brother seriously scolded his younger brother.

  "Come, this is the newly researched 'Ten Complete Premature Ejaculation Pill', after taking it, one will... premature ejaculation..."

  "Brother, you're too filial! Let's use it to pay respects to Father King next!"