novelaction Chapter 937 Xu Qingyan's Instigation
Chapter 937 Xu Qingyan's Instigation
Inside the palace, candlelight shone brightly.
Under the light, Xia Ningzhi's thin nightgown seemed like an ornament, its hazy appearance causing Zhao Mu to involuntarily swallow.
Gollum~
In that instant, Xia Ningzhi realized her current state and blushed, wanting to scold him. However, the palace maid had not completely left yet. In order not to arouse the Empress Dowager's suspicion, she suppressed her shyness and reached out to push Zhao Mu.
"Don't just stand there, get up, it's time for a bath. I know you're not comfortable being served by strangers, I'll scrub your back for you."
"Uh~"
Zhao Mu was slightly embarrassed, having been discovered. As for the Ninth Princess's unusual attitude, he immediately understood that she was deliberately saying it for the palace maids to hear, so he naturally had to cooperate.
"Okay, let's go!"
As he spoke, he immediately stood up and, in front of several palace maids, reached out and put his arm around Xia Ningzhi's waist.
Their loving demeanor completely reassured the palace maids, who then closed the door and left.
Zhao Mu, guided by Xia Ningzhi, arrived at the bathhouse.
"Take a soak; the specially formulated water can relieve fatigue and rejuvenate you."
As Xia Ningzhi spoke, she glared at Zhao Mu and said, "You can let go of my hand now."
"Oh, oh oh oh~"
Zhao Mu felt a little embarrassed, because he was so comfortable that he had forgotten everything.
Reminded by the Ninth Princess, he immediately let go, but then remembered what had just happened and asked, "Won't our conversation have reached your mother's ears?"
At first, Zhao Mu didn't think much of it and just said whatever came to mind.
Judging from what just happened, it's clear they have an informant!
If word gets to Xu Qingyan that he sleeps on the chaise longue while Xia Ningzhi sleeps on the phoenix bed, will it cause trouble?
"Don't worry, the screen over here in the bathhouse has a blocking effect. They can't hear what we're saying. Go wash up and go to sleep!"
After saying that, Xia Ningzhi swayed away. Under the bright light, Zhao Mu could once again vaguely see the Ninth Princess's waist dimples—real waist dimples, very cute, which he had never seen before.
The others, including Xia Ruoxi, only had a faint hint of it, far less profound and unique than Xia Ningzhi's. It was a completely different visual experience.
"Hey~"
What am I thinking?!
After making a few self-criticisms, Zhao Mu shook his head, took off his clothes, and walked directly into the bath.
hiss~
Call ~
"Just as the Ninth Princess said, this bathwater is quite special. These nobles really know how to enjoy themselves!"
Zhao Mu leaned back against the pool wall and let out a comfortable breath.
He even smelled the exact same scent as Xia Ningzhi on the towel.
and many more.....
This doesn't look like a towel.
"What the hell."
Zhao Mu was so startled that he immediately put it back in its original place, and couldn't help but complain in his heart: "The palace maids of the Great Xia Imperial Palace are too unprofessional, they are so forgetful."
"No, no, could it be that he did this on purpose at Xu Qingyan's behest?"
With this thought in mind, Zhao Mu no longer dared to grab things randomly while relaxed. After soaking comfortably for half an hour, he got out of the bath and grabbed a clean towel to wipe his body.
However, at that moment, he suddenly noticed something and looked up.
Because of his pupil technique, the barriers here were useless to him. He looked over and his eyes met those of Xia Ningzhi, the ninth princess of the Great Xia Dynasty, whose face was flushed.
Startled, she immediately covered her face with her hands, turned her back, and buried herself in the blankets.
"..."
Zhao Muren was a little confused. "Wait, Xia Ningzhi, what's going on? Are you peeking?"
That’s all!
He didn't pursue the matter further, since he had peeked at it earlier, so he figured it was best to let it go.
He shook his head, put on the prepared pajamas, and went to rest on the chaise lounge in the outer room.
However, he had only closed his eyes for a short while when the door to his bedchamber was suddenly pushed open, and Xu Qingyan, carrying a pot of something, barged in without a word.
"Xiao Zhao, why are you sleeping here?"
Seeing Zhao Mu sleeping on the chaise longue, Xu Qingyan asked with a strange expression, "Did you and Xiao Jiu have a fight? Did she kick you out of bed?"
She won't expose it; she'll only fuel the fire.
"Ah~"
Zhao Mu scratched his head awkwardly, and said in a serious but nonsensical tone, "Yes, I made her angry just now, so I came over to reflect on my actions. Aunt Xu, what's wrong with you...?"
"This is good stuff, you and Xiao Jiu should have a couple more bowls."
Xu Qingyan smiled and raised an eyebrow at Zhao Mu, while the commotion outside drew Xia Ningzhi out.
Xia Ningzhi was startled to see her mother present.
However, she wasn't too flustered; she believed Zhao Mu would handle it well.
Sure enough, the next moment, the Empress Dowager began to reprimand her in front of Zhao Mu.
"Xiao Jiu, what's wrong with you? It's normal for a young couple to have a little argument. How could you make Xiao Zhao come to rest on the chaise lounge? Don't do that again, understand?"
"Well....."
"Did you hear that?"
"Mother, I understand."
Xia Ningzhi immediately followed Xu Qingyan's words and showed a slightly apologetic expression.
"Come, come, all of you have two bowls. This is a nourishing soup that your mother made for you. It can help you sleep and calm your mind."
After putting the pot down, Xu Qingyan began to personally serve soup to the two of them.
Zhao Mu and Xia Ningzhi, without suspecting anything, sat down on the stools one after the other, picked up their soup bowls, and began to drink.
I must say, it tastes pretty good, and it really does have a calming effect.
"Aunt Xu, this is so delicious!"
Zhao Mu laughed and showered him with compliments.
"If it tastes good, have a couple more bowls."
Xu Qingyan was very satisfied with Zhao Mu's attitude and served him several more bowls.
It must have tasted really good, because even Xia Ningzhi drank two bowls.
"Alright, you guys get some rest! I won't bother you any longer."
Before leaving, Xu Qingyan personally pulled Zhao Mu and Xia Ningzhi to the front of the phoenix bed and pushed them into the quilt before leaving satisfied.
......
When Xu Qingyan returned, she saw Xia Shang sitting there looking unhappy.
"Your Majesty, what's going on? Why did you arrange for Zhao Mu to be placed in Xiao Jiu's palace?"
Xia Shang felt worse than if he had eaten shit.
There's a pig trying to steal his cabbage!
"You don't know anything. I'm helping Xiao Jiu."
Xu Qingyan glared at Xia Shang with a look of utter disappointment and said, "You don't actually believe these two kids are a Daoist couple, do you?!"
"Is not it?"
"Of course it's fake."
Xu Qingyan said with great certainty, "Xiao Jiu is still a virgin. Do you think Xiao Zhao could resist eating such a beautiful Daoist partner if it were true? It's probably Xiao Jiu who invited him to help."
"Uh~"
Xia Shang was stunned for a moment, thinking that there was some truth to what he said, but after learning the truth, he became even angrier. "If it's a fake Daoist partner, then it's even more unacceptable. How is Xiao Jiu supposed to find a Daoist partner in the future if you do this?"
"I'd rather die of stupidity!"
Xu Qingyan reached out and tapped Xia Shang's forehead hard. "Are you stupid? If Xiao Jiu didn't like Xiao Zhao, would she ask him to help with this? You can't even see something so obvious. No wonder Chi Yanyun beat you up like a pig back then."
"..."