Chapter 51
Half a day had passed in the outside world.
As Xiao Minghuang emerged from the mine and saw the light of day, she immediately noticed the figures of Ye and Lin.
However, they seemed preoccupied, so much so that they didn’t even notice her coming out of the mine.
“Ruoshui, Wanqiu?”
Only when she called out softly did Ye and Lin snap out of their thoughts, turning their gazes toward her.
But the moment their eyes met hers, they quickly looked away, as if they had done something wrong and couldn’t bear to face her directly.
The next moment.
Ye and Lin stepped forward simultaneously, speaking in unison:
“Your Highness, are you tired?”
Xiao Minghuang glanced at them, noticing that there was nothing unusual about their appearance. Yet, she felt a strange sense that she had missed something important during her time in the mine.
Frowning slightly, Xiao Minghuang said softly:
“Sorry for the wait. There’s nothing remarkable in the mine. Let’s head back to the city.”
“Alright!”
After the events at noon, Ye and Lin were no longer in the mood for sightseeing and nodded in agreement.
The three of them then set off toward Beiyang City.
As they walked, Xiao Minghuang pondered.
Although Ye and Lin seemed a bit odd, it might just be because they were still processing the intimacy they had shared with her earlier.
Given some time, they should return to normal.
However, Xiao Minghuang noticed that Ye and Lin seemed particularly shy. Kissing and hugging between girls should be quite normal, so why were they so bashful?
But this question was destined to remain unanswered.
…
Inside Beiyang City.
The city was adorned with lanterns and decorations, bustling with people, and filled with music and dance.
The news of the Ninth Princess’s victory in the martial competition had spread throughout Beiyang City.
In recent years, Beiyang City and the Golden Elephant Kingdom had frequently clashed over various issues, even leading to small-scale conflicts.
Many of the city’s soldiers and civilians had grievances against the Golden Elephant Kingdom, and some had even lost loved ones in these conflicts.
Thus, almost everyone in the city harbored animosity toward the Golden Elephant Kingdom.
Today, when the citizens heard that the Ninth Princess of the Royal Family had personally led Beiyang City to victory in the martial competition, how could they not be elated?!
However, after Lin Zhengquan’s embellishments, the story had been altered to say that Xiao Minghuang had defeated an inner disciple of the Dragon Tiger Sect, rather than an outer elder.
After all, Xiao Minghuang’s extraordinary talent could not be revealed yet.
Inside the city lord’s residence, the atmosphere was lively with clinking cups, flowing wine, music, and graceful dances. Everyone in the residence was in high spirits.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, the guests were well-fed and content.
This banquet, unlike the previous one, proceeded without any awkwardness. Both the hosts and guests, including Xiao Minghuang, enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
After the banquet concluded…
Supported by Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, Xiao Minghuang returned to her room.
During the banquet, she drank quite a bit of alcohol from the two women.
Perhaps because the wine was brewed from spiritual fruits, even a martial artist like her, at the sixth level of Qi Refining, felt dizzy and unsteady on her feet after drinking too much. If it weren’t for the support of Ye and Lin, she might have stumbled and fallen.
“Burp…”
Xiao Minghuang tilted her rosy little face, her cherry lips slightly parted, letting out a soft hiccup. Paired with her slightly intoxicated and serene expression, she looked quite adorable and well-behaved.
“Her Highness is truly drunk…”
Lin Wanqiu murmured.
“Before coming to Beiyang City, I had never seen Her Highness drink.”
Ye Ruoshui gazed at Xiao Minghuang’s flushed cheeks and her peaceful, well-behaved expression, licking her lips as she felt her mouth watering more and more.
In daily life, Xiao Minghuang was someone who cared deeply about her image. Even in front of close confidantes like Ye and Lin, she remained dignified, composed, elegant, and graceful, never revealing a casual side.
But after drinking, her intoxication led her to unconsciously display a natural demeanor, indicating she was truly drunk.
Fortunately, both Ye and Lin were martial artists at the peak of Body Tempering, so supporting Xiao Minghuang’s delicate frame was not difficult for them; in fact, it was quite effortless.
Each holding one of Xiao Minghuang’s jade-like arms, they made their way back to the room.
After settling Xiao Minghuang’s soft and warm body on the bed, Ye and Lin sat by the bedside, their beautiful eyes meeting, each pair of pupils containing a hint of unyielding determination.
After a while.
Lin Wanqiu glanced at Xiao Minghuang lying on the bed and spoke as if casually:
“Her Highness has drunk so much; she must be thirsty. If you’re not busy, Ruoshui, why don’t you go make a pot of tea for Her Highness? It’s better than just sitting here waiting.”
Hearing this, Ye Ruoshui, unusually assertive, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, her eyes flashing with a sharp light, and she snorted lightly:
“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. You want to take advantage of my absence to secretly plot something against Her Highness, don’t you?!”
At these words, Lin Wanqiu’s pupils seemed to burn with fire. Before her was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—Xiao Minghuang was drunk and asleep, and whatever she did would go unnoticed.
If she were to let such a perfect moment slip away, Lin Wanqiu knew she couldn’t forgive herself.
In the battlefield of love, there was no need for her to hold back any longer.
“Is there any point in pretending now, Ye Ruoshui?!”
Lin Wanqiu stood up, looking down at Ye Ruoshui with a haughty gaze, and said disdainfully:
“You’re just a mere maid, yet you dare to harbor thoughts about your mistress. I wonder how Her Highness would view you if she knew of your intentions?!”
“Whereas I was betrothed to Her Highness from birth; we are a natural pair. Her Highness once told me personally that she would stay with me for a long time. What can you possibly compare to that?”
Hearing this, Ye Ruoshui, not to be outdone, clenched her small fists, her gaze resolute.
“Her Highness told me that I am the most important person by her side, and she will never leave me. And you, just a month ago, didn’t even know Her Highness’s name. Now you talk about being a natural pair—isn’t that laughable?”
“And I have been by Her Highness’s side for years now. How can you compare to that? Not to mention, if Her Highness truly liked you, why hasn’t she announced the engagement? I think you’re just deluding yourself! Country bumpkin!”
As Ye Ruoshui uttered the last two words, the corners of her lips curled slightly, and her gaze tilted sideways, bearing a striking resemblance to Xiao Minghuang’s expression.
“Who are you calling a country bumpkin?”
Lin Wanqiu asked coldly.
“Whoever the shoe fits, let them wear it!”
Ye Ruoshui retorted without backing down.
“A mere maid, how dare you be so insolent!”
“Country bumpkin, don’t forget your place!”
“Maid!”
“Bumpkin!”
…
As the two exchanged verbal barbs, time flew by.
After what seemed like an eternity, perhaps both of them grew tired, and they each returned to their seats.
But when their eyes met, they both snorted coldly and ignored each other.
Just then.
Xiao Minghuang, who had been lying silently on the bed for a long time, suddenly let out a soft moan.
“Mmm… ah… thirsty…”
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Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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