Chapter 44: Uncomfortable

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Few hours later than usual, I was a bit busy


There was a frown of displeasure on Long Xu Le's face. How could someone stage a sneak attack while she was here?

"Let me see it." She grabbed Feng Yanyan's hand that was over his heart.

There was no blood. The King was puzzled.

What kind of hidden weapon was it?

She looked around for suspicious people. But there were no traces. Just as she was on high alert, she felt warmth enclosing her hands.

"Sorry, I'm alright. There are no attackers."

Long Xu Le was skeptical. "Why are your ears so red?"

"Oh, that's because my companion is too attractive, I can't help but admire Xuyi."

Feng Yanyan witnessed firsthand how her Highness' eyes widened then frowned in ire this time.

"Shut up, do this again and you'll never be able to go out next time." She snarled at him.

By now, Beauty Feng didn't know what ghost possessed him to say such casual words. He laughed, feeling like he was back in the old days when he could say whatever he wanted and appreciate girls all he wanted.

"Oh? Then will there be a next time? I would love to spend more time with Xuyi." His gaze was scorching and his tone was sultry.

"Are you crazy?!" This was the first time he elicited such a reaction from the almighty King Wan Li.

It was too... too cute! He might die from stifling the giggles in his heart.

Feng Yanyan still knew not to tease her too much. He was still not a match for her martial arts after all.

"Xuyi..."

Her face was thunderous but her ears started to turn a shade of pink every time he called her name.

"Stop calling, what do you want?"

"Don't walk too fast."

Long Xu Le snorted and walked faster. Feng Yanyan was panting when he caught up to her.

The people walking by the stalls and the hawkers were all blessed to see such a beautiful couple bantering in front of them.

Many of them called out like, "That lovely couple there, try this..."

They thought their wares would be bought with their flattery. Unbeknownst to them, Long Xu Le took note of the names of their stores. She was very angry right now.

But something caught her eyes which made her pause.

Across her, a booth was selling painted fans. They were dainty and lively. But most of the ladies already had a fan in hand. Maybe that was why people here were sparse. The fans reminded her how her Imperial Father courted her Imperial Mother that one time they had a fight in the Eastern Palace.

The Crown Princess had a disagreement with the Crown Prince. She remembered her father was thinking all day long how to make it up to her mother.

At that time, the young her... The young Xuyi childishly suggested to go paint a fan for her Imperial Mother. It was just a few stupid words from a child.

But the Imperial Father took it to heart and immediately set out to do it. By the end of the day, a fan painted with a delicate and realistic peony was made.

Holding her father's hand, young Xuyi led the way to her mother. With her clever words, she told the Imperial Mother how her father worked hard for it and that he should be praised.

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