Chapter 74 - In Time
Chu Liuyue did not know how to describe Rong Xiu then. He seemed to be missing the scenery he was describing, but he seemed like he was missing someone even more.
Where can one see blooming peach blossoms in winter? Also, who is that person he can’t forget? No matter what, they clearly are extremely important to him.
Chu Liuyue hesitated before she decided to keep the peach blossom hairpin. “Thank you, Your Highness.”
Rong Xiu rested his hand on his cheek as he spaced out. The warm candlelight on his face accentuated his outstanding features.
Chu Liuyue looked outside. The rain was getting heavier, with no sign of stopping soon. She then asked, “Your Highness, do the people from your residence know that you’re here? They should be coming to pick you up since it’s raining so heavily, right?”
Even though he had an umbrella, it was a little much to make Prince Li brave the rain on his return journey, especially since he had just given her a big gift.
Rong Xiu glanced at her with a half-smile. “Do you not want to see me? You’re in such a hurry for me to leave.”
“How can that be? It’s our honor to have you visit! However, our place is a little shabby and cannot be compared to Prince Li Mansion,” said Chu Liuyue seriously.
“I think this place isn’t bad.” Rong Xiu knocked on the table. “Besides, my body has been weak recently, so I can’t stand the cold. If the rain continues, I might have to impose on you for the night.”
Bang!
She slammed the windows shut.
Bang bang bang!
She threw the pillow down harshly.
“Yue’er, even though the pillow is made of wood, I don’t think they can take that much force…” Rong Xiu reminded. He felt his eyelids twitch as he watched her.
Chu Liuyue broke into a smile. “Don’t worry! It’s quite solid! Aren’t I just afraid that you won’t sleep well?”
Rong Xiu kept his mouth shut. As he looked at her angry expression, he curled his lips into a smile.
“Okay! Everything is tidied up! You can rest here now!” Chu Liuyue was prepared to leave after she was done.
Rong Xiu took a step forward and blocked her. “Where are you going?”
Chu Liuyue looked at him strangely. “I gave up this place to you, so I naturally have to go somewhere else.”
Rong Xiu shook his head. “I get sleep paralysis easily, so I can’t be left alone.”
Chu Liuyue widened her eyes slowly.
“So, you…”
Plop!
A white figure broke in through the window, landing on the floor!
The pair looked over.
Chu Liuyue was pleasantly surprised! “Xue Xue, why are you here?”
Xue Xue laid on the ground, its fluffy fur wet because of the rain, making him look much slimmer. It wanted to turn and get up when it heard Chu Liuyue’s voice, but… a cold glare pinned it to the ground. It dared not move, pretending that it had accidentally fallen into the room.
Chu Liuyue turned to look at Rong Xiu with a smug smile. “Xue Xue is here, so it can accompany you. Xue Xue is smart, so it will take good care of you, right?”
Rong Xiu looked at Xue Xue. “En,” he said coldly.
Xue Xue shuddered. The next instant, it shook off the rainwater as a blue flame enveloped its body, evaporating the rest of the rainwater. After that, it had returned to its usual clean look.
It then ran over to Rong Xiu, giving him an obedient look.
Chu Liuyue’s gloominess was swept away, and she left with light footsteps.
In the room, awkward silence enveloped the man and beast.
“You came in at just the right moment this time, en?”