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Chapter 293: Xiaoshi's Pure Husband (II)

Xiaoshi’s only desire was to serve her mistress well. So, generally, she was so busy that she didn’t think of other things. This lasted right until Ah Song gave her a hairpin before he departed with Prince Li to Tranquil City. This was clearly not related to the medicine. This was definitely a token of illicit relations! Xiaoshi’s heart began to feel unstable. Surprisingly, her mistress immediately guessed that Ah Song was responsible and said that he treated her differently from the others. Xiaoshi wasn’t sure how differently Ah Song treated her, but she definitely knew that her heart was in disarray. She actually prayed that he would return safely and hurry back from Tranquil City.

She waited for a very long time to finally see Prince Li and Ah Song return. But the moment he saw her, his face reddened and he ran off. Xiaoshi was depressed. At least say a few words before running away, why don’t you? Why does he always run away with a red face?

Later that night when she and her mistress were about to set out somewhere, something flew through her window and landed on her foot. It didn’t hurt all that much, but it certainly surprised her. Xiaoshi hurriedly picked it up and realized it was a strange piece of jewelry. The next day, she found out from the princess consort that it was an item women in Tranquil City wore around their ankle. It signified that she would follow the man who gave her the item, never to leave his side.

Xiaoshi stomped her feet. How could Ah Song give me something like this? It’s too….

Too laden with meaning!? Xiaoshi agreed with the princess consort’s analysis. But who knew that an element of waiting would appear in Xiaoshi’s life? By the time Prince Li returned, the princess consort was in the process of giving birth. Xiaoshi didn’t have time to think of anything else as she waited for the child’s birth. Xiaoshi’s next encounter with Ah Song was in early spring.

He still blushed very easily; so much that his eyes would wander in all four directions whenever he saw her. It was as if he was prepared to escape at any moment. Yet, Xiaoshi actually smiled at him. She was quite happy to see that he had safely returned without missing an arm or a leg. For some reason, Ah Song was so stunned by the smile that he could no longer stand properly. He tensed and turned, ready to run. If not, he was afraid he would do something he couldn’t control.

“Stay where you are!” Xiaoshi was flabbergasted. Why was he running off again? At least make things clear first!

Ah Song instantly halted his steps, but didn’t dare to turn around.

“Come back. You’re too far. Can you hear what I am saying?”

“Y-yes….. I can. Regardless of how low your voice is, I can hear you.”

“Well, I still want you to come back. If you’re not coming back, I’m leaving. I’m never going to see you again…. You… why did you come back so fast!?” Ah Song was in front of her in the blink of an eye. He almost scared her to death!

“I…..I…..”

“Go and mention our situation to the princess consort soon!” Xiaoshi sighed again. If she didn’t speak up, the two of them would probably remain in this agonizing state forever.

Surprisingly, Ah Song appeared very ecstatic. He reached his hand out and took it back. Then, he lowered his head and stated, “Umm.. Prince Li has already promised to betroth you to me. I… can remain in the manor and y-you….don’t have to leave as well.”

Xiaoshi’s face flushed. He’s already mentioned it to the prince?! For a man who turns red as easily as he does, he must really want to be with me, right?!

“Then, remember to hire a matchmaker.”

“Alright.”

“Then I’ll be going now.”