Chapter Seven: Xiao Ran

  The royal family's meals are indeed more luxurious and delicious than modern five-star dishes!

  Ten dishes and one soup, including mouth chicken, three fresh duck, stewed meat, braised lamb, fried spring rolls, marinated assorted platter, etc.

  The color, fragrance and taste are all complete. Seeing this, Han Xi's eyes widened instantly and her mouth began to water. Without being polite to the young man, she sat down, picked up the jade chopsticks and started eating with gusto.

  Because she was hungry for a long time, Han Xi Tong couldn't care about being a lady, so her eating appearance was like a tornado sweeping through the land. In no time, she had devoured all ten dishes and one soup on the table, leaving only leftovers.

  After eating to his heart's content, Han Xi Tong finally stretched out his hand to cover his round belly, feeling extremely comfortable and let out a satisfied belch.

  "Are you full?"

  "Ah, I'm full."

  After wiping his hands and mouth with a hot handkerchief handed over by the palace maid, Han Xi finally opened his mouth slowly.

  However, when her gaze met the boy's smiling eyes, she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

  Just now she was just eating, and her eating appearance didn't matter how ugly it was, looking at the young man in front of her.

  He didn't move his jade chopsticks from start to finish, and his slender white fingers, as white as jade, were now gently pinching a delicate white jade wine cup, with a calm expression he lightly sipped the beautiful wine in the cup.

  Her hair cascades like a waterfall, her smile is breathtakingly beautiful, and her temperament is as elegant as an orchid. Every move she makes seems to have been practiced thousands of times in front of the mirror, exuding refinement and nobility, making it a pleasure to behold.

  It was the same, and it made her look even more rude for eating earlier. Thinking of this, Han Xi's face turned red, and to cover up her earlier embarrassment, she quickly changed the subject.

  "Uh... I don't even know your name yet! My name is Han Xiangtong, what's yours?"

  "Han Xi Tong?" The young man's red lips opened slightly, repeating the words softly to himself. Suddenly, his mouth curved upwards and his eyes sparkled as he smiled warmly and said...

  "What a nice name! Then I can call you Tong Er from now on, okay?"

  "Uh..."

  Xuan'er? Such a familiar way of calling her, and this is the first time someone has called her that! Even Cheng Wei used to call her Xi Xuan...

  Damn it, why did I think of that despicable man again? Han Hui, can't you have some self-respect? That man betrayed you and was with another woman, and he even ruthlessly killed you. How can you still keep thinking about him?!

  Han Xi Tong was thinking regretfully in her heart, and she also vowed to forget that damned unfaithful man. After all, the current her could no longer return to the past, and she was no longer the original Han Xi Tong. So, her life had to start anew from now on!

  Just as Han Xi Tong was thinking, the young man opposite her didn't know what she was thinking in her heart. After seeing that Han Xi Tong's face didn't show any signs of objection, he thought she had agreed and pursed his red lips, drawing a beautiful smile. Then, he continued to say his name.

  "This palace is Xing Xiao Ran, the seventh imperial son of the Tianxuan dynasty. From now on, you can call me Xiao Er or Ran Er."

  In the end, only Xing was seen to be a little embarrassed, that beautiful white jade-like face slowly lowered, but those beautiful Danfeng eyes were still affectionately staring at Han Xi's eyes.

  Her shy and lovely appearance is like a harmless and simple little deer, which attracts people's affection.

  Han Xi Tong's eyes widened in surprise, and she almost stared. Moreover, she was secretly celebrating her good luck, thinking that she could easily knock down such a handsome person with just a casual push.

  Just then, a 13 or 14-year-old little palace maid walked in with great courtesy. The little palace maid had clear eyebrows and eyes, round face, and was very lovely. After entering, she respectfully saluted Xun Shuangyan with a bow, then spoke softly.

  "Seventh prince, it's already dawn, shouldn't you be getting changed and heading to the prime minister's residence?"

  "Alright, I'm not feeling well today, so I won't be going to school. You go and inform Li the general manager for me!"

  Upon hearing Ruo Er's words, Xun Xiao Ran furrowed his brow and waved his hand at him with a look of annoyance. But Ruo Er thought he was really uncomfortable and his round face turned pale in an instant, then he hastily said.

  "Is the Seventh Prince feeling unwell? Then quickly go and summon the imperial physician."

  As soon as he finished speaking, Rong Er was about to turn around and leave, but was quickly called back by Xun Xian.

  "I don't need a royal doctor, I'm fine! It's just that I don't want to go to school."

  "Huh? This, this isn't good..."

  Upon hearing Xiang's words, You'er immediately furrowed her brow, looking worried and adorable, it was clear at a glance that she was a simple-minded person.

  "Why not? I simply won't go!"

  This guy's Xiang Xiao Ran, at this moment is just like a spoiled child, saying he won't go and then not going. Han Xi turned his head to look at the bewildered You Er, then turned back to look at the childish Xiang Xiao Ran, and it was clear in his heart.

  Whether in modern times or ancient times, one must read books.

  It's just that in ancient times, there were fewer people who could read books. After all, the class divisions here were clear-cut, and not everyone had access to books to read.

  However, the ancient royal family still attached great importance to the education of princes and set up a Shangshu House in the palace for them to study. Moreover, there were special teachers who taught princes on classics, history, strategy, poetry, calligraphy and painting, archery and so on.

  Han Xi Tong was so familiar with these because in the past she had stolen mostly ancient artifacts with a long history, so she knew quite a bit about them.

  Xiao Ran is now only sixteen years old, so she must go to school.

  But now, looking at Xue Xiao Ran throwing a tantrum like a little kid and refusing to go to school, Han Xi's eyes showed some disapproval. After all, she used to be an orphan, her grades were originally very good, but because of poverty, she couldn't afford to read books, and even now, she still has some regrets about it.

  Thinking of this, Han Xi furrowed her brow and said to Xun Xiao Ran.

  "You're clearly not sick, why are you lying? Don't you know that there are many people in this world who want to read but can't? You truly don't appreciate the blessings you have!"

  As for Xing Xiao Ran, although I did that thing with him last night, it was all unavoidable.

  In fact, looking at his age, Han Xi treated him like a younger brother.

  But that guy's expression suddenly changed, upon hearing Han Xi Tong's words and the disapproving look in her eyes. His originally furrowed and annoyed face quickly transformed into a weak and pitiful expression, like a little daughter-in-law, as he batted his beautiful phoenix-like eyes at Han Xi Tong, pouting his small mouth and speaking softly.

  "That's it, I just feared that you would be bored, so I wanted to stay and accompany you. If you want me to go to school, then I will."

  Xiao Ran's expression was very flattering, and his tone of voice also carried a hint of coquettishness, like a little dog trying to please its master.