Chapter 21: Out of the Palace for Fun

  "What?!"

  Xing Xiao Ran's words made everyone present stare in shock, their eyes wide with astonishment. One by one, they couldn't help but let out a disbelieving cry of surprise. Even Xing Huang, who was normally calm and collected, had a flicker of astonishment flash across his eyes.

  After all, who in the palace doesn't know that the Seventh Prince is already seventeen years old and still has no concubine by his side. Even Lingyi, who is one year younger than him, already has a palace maid to warm his bed.

  Jing Huan had also planned to bestow a few beauties on Jing Xiao Ran, but was flatly rejected by him. Although Jing Huan didn't say anything out loud, he was secretly anxious in his heart.

  After all, Xiang Yanran is already seventeen years old this year, and in a few months she will be eighteen years old. She can get married and leave the palace to have her own mansion.

  At this age, which man is not surrounded by wives and concubines? However, Xing Xiao Ran still has an air of not caring, and Xing Huang doesn't want to force him, fearing he won't be happy, so she lets him do as he pleases.

  After all, Xun's personality is like his mother, always so stubborn, once he decides on something, he never changes.

  At this, Xing Huan felt a deep sense of melancholy, especially when he saw Xing Xiao Ran's face, which was 70-80% similar to his beloved woman, and a wave of sorrow surged up in his heart.

  Just as Xing Huang was lost in thought, Xing Xiao Ran took another step closer to Xing Li, who had been shocked by his own words. His red lips parted slightly, and he continued speaking in a cold tone.

  Moreover, according to my understanding, yesterday was the eighth brother who saw Tong'er and had a lustful heart, planning to disregard Tong'er's wishes and use his identity as the eighth prince to force Tong'er to submit. Tong'er also acted in self-defense and kicked the eighth brother into the pool.

  Xiao Ran stated the facts one by one, causing Xiao Li's face to become increasingly flustered. He soon became enraged due to embarrassment, his pig-like face turning bright red as he continued to shout loudly and argue unreasonably.

  "This palace doesn't even know she's Seventh Brother's woman, and even if she is, what's the big deal? She's just a lowly palace maid. It's her good fortune that the Crown Prince has taken a liking to her. If Seventh Brother likes this kind of woman, Eighth Brother's palace is full of them, I can give you some."

  "Damn it, Eighth Brother! This palace forbids you from humiliating Tong'er!"

  When Xuan Li spoke again to insult Han Xi Tong, Xuan Xiao Ran's heart was burning with anger. Even if others insulted him, he could ignore it, but not when it came to Tong!

  Tong'er is his beloved woman, anyone who dares to insult Tong'er will absolutely not be spared by him!

  In her heart, she was thinking fiercely, and the gaze she cast at Xun Li was tinged with a subtle gloom and an almost imperceptible hint of bloodlust...

  "Uh..."

  Jing Ruan's sharp gaze made Jing Li, who had been about to say something with a flushed face, involuntarily retreat a few steps in fear and hide behind his mother, seeking protection.

  Seeing her child being frightened by Xiang Xiuran to the point of pale face and restless appearance, Shu Fei's heart ached for her child, and she immediately tightly hugged Xiang Li in her arms.

  Although she was also frightened by Xun Xiao Ran's fierce gaze just now, for the sake of protecting her child, she still puffed out her chest like an old hen and looked at Xun Huang on the side, saying in a pleading tone.

  "Your Majesty..."

  "Shut up for me!"

  The Son of Heaven was enraged, and before Shu Fei could even finish speaking, all her words were stillborn.

  "You, as the empress dowager, only know how to spoil your children, and that's why you let Xiaobao be just like you - arrogant, lawless, and disregarding human life! As a prince, he should set an example with his own behavior, love the people like his own children, instead of using his status to bully the commoners. What about the palace maids? Aren't they also born from their mothers' wombs? If you, as the empress dowager, can't teach your own child properly, then I'll have to let the empress take charge of Xiaobao's education!"

  Xuan Huang's face was shrouded in gloom, and with a stern expression, he said solemnly.

  His words scared Consort Shu's face white, and she immediately hugged Zun Li tightly, as if afraid that Zun Xiang would really give her child to someone else. Her tone also softened, and she begged Zun Xiang for mercy, vowing to teach Zun Li well and not let him cause trouble again.

  After hearing this, Jing Huan's face improved slightly, and he immediately punished Jing Li to stay in his own palace to reflect on his mistakes for a month, and then let the two of them withdraw.

  After settling the mother and son, a hint of fatigue and helplessness flashed across Yunfang's face. However, when facing Yunxiao, a kind smile appeared on his majestic and handsome face.

  It was that benevolent smile, warm and gentle as jade, which instantly dispelled the gloom from his body just now. Moreover, there was a hint of flattering and fawning in his eyebrows, which made Li Dezi standing aside unable to help but secretly laugh.

  "Xiao Qi, how about you and I have breakfast together today?"

  "Uh... okay."

  He originally wanted to say that he had used it, and Han Xi's eyes were still waiting for him in the palace. However, when he saw Xuan Huang's face full of expectation, he couldn't bear to refuse, so he nodded in agreement.

  In an instant, Cui Huai was delighted as a child and immediately ordered the preparation of a sumptuous breakfast. After all, it had been a long time since father and son sat down together for breakfast...

  After leaving Yangxin Hall, it was already noon.

  In order not to let the princes and princesses feel stressed due to their studies, the Imperial Academy has a rule where every ten days of classes, there is one day off, so today Xiang Shaoyan does not need to attend school.

  After returning to Xiao Ya Palace, she proposed to Han Xi Tong that they go out of the palace and have some fun.

  Because today is March 15th, every year at this time, in the capital city's Prince Lake, a literary and elegant lantern riddle guessing activity will be held.

  Every year at this time, there are gatherings of talented men and women from all over the world who come to play, it's very lively and fun.

  At first, Han Xi Tong still had some concerns. After all, her predecessor was a mess, and it's possible that many martial artists were searching for her trail in the city outside the palace!

  However, he saw Xing being carefree and painting vivid pictures with her words, obviously very eager to take her out for a stroll. After all, as the prince, he was often confined within the palace walls, so it was only natural that he yearned for exciting things outside.

  When mentioning the lantern riddle guessing activity on Prince's Lake, Xing Xiao Ran's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, making her small face even more vibrant. Han Xi didn't want to dampen his spirits, and besides, now that she had finally arrived in ancient times, she couldn't just not have fun and explore the ancient streets of the capital city - it would be a waste!

  Han Xi Tong then agreed to leave the palace under Xing Shuang Yan's expectant gaze.

  Of course, before leaving the palace, Han Xi Tong had undergone a makeover to avoid being recognized by anyone.

  When Xing Xiao Ran saw Han Xi Tong come out after dressing up, her beautiful eyes lit up immediately!

  Digression

  The Crazy Lady's Pampered Husband

  Strange things happen every year, but this year is especially numerous!

  She was just a prostitute, why did she end up in ancient times? Now it's good, the one who should have been caught didn't get caught, but instead got the chaste and noble general who had kept his body pure for twenty years. With one order from him, she immediately became a wanted fugitive that everyone wanted to catch. From then on, she began her magnificent life on the run...

  "Little Ling, what are the four great joys in life?"

  "Which one of eating, drinking, whoring and gambling are you good at?"

  "I will eat and drink!"

  "Haha, then I'll teach you the other two things! First lesson: prostitution!"

  A gurgling sound, saliva flowing...

  "Dad, you have to pay after eating"

  On a certain day in a certain month, Jing City's best-selling metropolitan express, first edition front page, the most eye-catching font:

  Name: You Xiaohu

  Sex: Female

  Age: 26

  Marital Status: Unmarried

  Character: gentle and generous, beautiful and virtuous, elegant in demeanor, good at teaching children, and skilled in managing the household!

  Wanted: one good man, no requirements!