Chapter 18: Finished eating, don't want to be responsible?

  In order not to let Xuan Xiao Ran think wildly and be heartbroken, Han Xi Tong finally gathered the courage and stopped entangling with others.

  Her face stiffened, and she put on a serious expression like a university professor, explaining the most basic common sense to Xun.

  "Hey, relax, actually what you did just now is a normal reaction for all men, so there's no need to feel ashamed, got it?"

  "Is it, is it true?!"

  In response to Han Xi Tong's words, Xuan Xiao Ran slowly lifted a small face that still had tear stains on it, and her tone of voice still carried a hint of confusion and bewilderment.

  "Ah, of course it's true, don't you even believe what I say?"

  "The words of Tong Er, this palace naturally believes!"

  This time, Xing's small face suddenly froze, and those beautiful Danfeng eyes that still sparkled with tears were filled with absolute certainty and trust.

  For Xing Xiao Ran's unwaveringly firm and trusting gaze, Han Xi Tong's heart was even more rapidly filled with a touch of emotion.

  After all, even people who have loved each other for many years may betray you, but for someone like her who is still a stranger, Xun Xiuran trusts her so much.

  She didn't know whether to say that Xiang Xiuran was simply naive or what, but she had to admit that she was deeply moved in her heart. However, at the same time, she couldn't help but worry about Xiang Xiuran's simple and innocent personality.

  After all, in the imperial palace, everyone has ulterior motives and is calculating. Someone like Xun Xian who easily trusts others shouldn't be considered a good thing, right?

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's eyes couldn't help but purse her red lips, and her tone became more serious and deep as she looked at Xuan Xiao Ran who was gazing at her with trusting light.

  "Xiao Ran, although you trust me and I'm glad about that, but from now on, don't be so quick to believe anyone, even those closest to you. You must always keep a hint of vigilance, do you understand? After all, not everyone in this world is good, not everyone deserves your wholehearted trust."

  Because of the personal experience, Han Xi Tong is deeply traumatized by this point. Even the person you love the most can betray you, who can you still trust in this world?!

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's heart couldn't help but ache slightly, her beautiful eyes clouding over with a layer of melancholy and faint sorrow as she recalled past events.

  Although I don't know why Han Xi Tong is hurt, but looking at her misty eyes, the sorrow in her eyes is like a knife that stabs directly into Xuan Xiao Ran's heart.

  Knitting his brows, Xun Xiao suddenly couldn't care about the awkwardness from earlier. He tightly grasped Han Xi's slender and pale small hands, holding them firmly in his palms, as if to give her support and comfort. His tone was extremely firm as he said.

  "Tong'er, I don't like seeing you like this, it hurts me to see you sad. Although I don't know who you are or what your past is, from now on, no matter what the future holds, let me take good care of you and be your safe haven and reliance. I will never let you suffer again!"

  With such a firm and unyielding tone, the deep and affectionate gaze made Han Xi's eyes somewhat unbelievable. It was actually from the mouth of this weak and delicate, simple and pitiful young man in front of her that such words were spoken. Even if it had been Cheng Wei, whom she had loved for many years, he had never said a single "I love you" to her...

  So, for Xiang Xiao Ran, how can she not be moved!?

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's nose couldn't help but feel sour, and in those beautiful black eyes, a layer of mist slowly welled up.

  Those gentle tears, like the brightest stars in the sky, twinkling and sparkling, captivating one's heart and soul...

  Just as Han Xi was moved to tears and didn't know what to say, Jing Xuan's next words struck her like a bolt of lightning, leaving her speechless and tearless.

  "And... and... I am already yours, I have decided on you for this life, so, Tong Er, you must not disappoint me..."

  "Uh...... this...... hehe......"

  For Xing Xiao Ran's words, Han Xi Tong was at a loss for a moment and didn't know how to respond, so he could only laugh dryly and hope to get away with it.

  However, Xing Xiao Ran was a person who could get along with Han Xi Tong on anything, but there was one thing he insisted on, and that was to hear the answer from Han Xi Tong's mouth.

  So this time, Xing Xiao's face stiffened, and his pair of shiny black phoenix eyes stared at Han Xi's pupils without blinking, as if he wouldn't give up until he got a definite answer from her.

  Han Xi Tong's heart skipped a beat as she faced Xun Xiao Ran's serious expression, feeling a little embarrassed.

  Because of what she said to him last time, that she would be responsible for him, was all because Xiang Xiuran cried so hard at the time and had no choice but to coax him first.

  Originally, she thought that he was scared and that's why he made such demands of her, plus he was young and didn't understand romance. But after hearing his serious and determined words just now, Han Xi realized that this young man, who looked simple and weak on the surface, was actually a precocious guy despite his young age.

  It also made her more cautious, because she knew that if she really promised him this time, he would definitely take it seriously.

  But now she's just been hurt by love, the wound in her heart hasn't healed yet, and she can't make a promise to this young man.

  Because now she is afraid of love, so she doesn't dare to fall in love again...

  Han Xi Tong only bit her lip and remained silent. Meanwhile, Xing Xiao Ran's phoenix eyes, filled with expectation, did not leave her face for a second, nor did they blink once.

  Time, minute by minute, second by second, is passing away... The atmosphere is gradually becoming a bit suffocating...

  All around was so quiet, quiet as if you could hear the sound of Han Xi's 'thumping' heartbeat, and Xiang Xiao Ran's anxious and restless heartbeat...

  "Consort, could it be that you don't like me and don't want to take responsibility for me?"

  After a long time, Xiang Xiao Ran was the first to break the silence.

  Although, this time, Xuan Xiao Ran did not burst into loud wails as she usually would when wronged, but instead bit her lower lip tightly and remained silent after saying that.

  Those beautiful phoenix eyes had a layer of mist slowly rising, with tiny sparkling water droplets constantly swirling around the eye sockets, on the verge of dripping down, but he kept sniffing and strongly endured it.

  It's this appearance of being on the verge of tears and enduring humiliation that makes one's heart ache upon seeing it.

  Her heart skipped a beat, Han Xi's eyes narrowed and her eyebrows furrowed, as if there was a huge boulder pressing down on her mind.

  Although she was really unsure if she could truly love again, so she didn't dare make any promises to him, fearing that she would say something but couldn't keep it.

  But as she looked at Xun, who was pitiful and evocative of sympathy at this moment, she found herself to be a big scoundrel, an irresponsible and heartless rascal.

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's eyes could only tightly bite her silver teeth, then, under Xiang Shao Ran's gaze that was strongly enduring humiliation and sadness, she lightly opened her red lips and spoke in a disjointed manner.

  "I don't dislike Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran... I... I will... I will be good to you..."

  "Really?"

  After dawdling for most of the day, the three most important words were finally about to be heard. Xiang Yan's heart was lifted to his throat, and the two hands hidden in his sleeves were clenched into fists, with his nails digging into his palms, revealing his tension at this moment.

  Time slipped away in a flash, just as Han Xi was mustering up the courage to say the last three words, when suddenly, at this moment, a clear and melodious voice came from outside the door.

  "Your Highness, Miss Han, are you awake? Breakfast is ready, would you like to have it now?"

  "We're up! We're up! Haha, I'm starving to death, hurry up and prepare breakfast!"

  As soon as Han Xi heard the voice outside the door, she jumped down from the luxurious bed and rushed out of the room in a hurry, her speed was so fast that it seemed like there was a ghost chasing after her.

  As he watched the petite figure swiftly disappear, Xun's eyes flickered for a moment. In his originally drooping phoenix eyes, a sharp glint flashed by, so fast that it was impossible to catch.

  Her red lips parted slightly, murmuring to herself.

  "Regardless of what happens, I will make you fall in love with me and willingly stay by my side for this lifetime... You can't escape!"

  Digression

  The Allure of Evil Wife

  "My men, who dares to move!" The Grand Demon of the Devil Sect laughed menacingly.

  Chancellor covered his bloody neck: "Baby, when we roll in the sheets, can you be gentle? Seeing blood isn't very good, is it?"

  The Di Daughter Must Get Married

  "Get over here!" Ling Yu glared at the woman who was lying on a nearby couch, tapping away at an abacus. His patience was wearing thin; he couldn't even get a bite to eat, and now he had to spend the whole night listening to the sound of the abacus?

  Put down the abacus, Huangfu Pei Xi lifted up one corner of her skirt, revealing a pair of delicate white toes that were most alluring. She turned back with a smile, "Want to roll over and let me press you?"