At that moment, Xie Jinyi seemed to finally realize that their posture was inappropriate and gave a gentle struggle.
“Your Highness, Jinyi has arrived. You can let go now.”
Her voice remained gentle, but compared to her usual self, it seemed to carry a few hints of elusive shyness.
Under the moonlight, that habitually calm and composed face actually showed a faint flush.
The man finally seemed to suddenly realize something.
“This Prince has been discourteous.”
His voice was deep and pleasant, possessing a resonance that Xie Zhaofan couldn’t quite describe.
However, despite saying he was discourteous, his hand didn’t release immediately, still lingering around Xie Jinyi’s slender waist.
Xie Zhaofan, standing behind the window, watched with clicking tongue in amazement. This Prince or whoever he was… certainly had a thick skin.
She quietly poked her head out, and the moonlight happened to fall on the man’s face, allowing her to finally see his appearance clearly.
He was about twenty-odd years old, with deep-set eyes, a high bridge of his nose, and a well-defined silhouette. His features looked as though they had been carved with the utmost precision. A set of luxurious xuan-colored brocade robes brought out his innate royal nobility to the fullest.
Xie Zhaofan had to admit—the man was genuinely handsome.
If he were placed in the Blue Star entertainment industry, those so-called top-tier idols would probably have to step aside.
Not to mention the inherent air of nobility he carried; it wasn’t something that could be manufactured through makeup, styling, or designer clothes.
Xie Zhaofan suddenly felt that this world was a bit strange. The original host was already a rare beauty.
Xie Jinyi was not inferior in the slightest, even possessing a few more points of elegant, ethereal grace than the original host.
Even that former fiancé who had annoyed her the other day, Pei Shaohuai, was a standard handsome young master of a prestigious family.
Now, another Prince pops up with this kind of appearance and temperament.
Even the two little maids by her side could probably be considered class beauties if they were placed in a modern school.
Did the Prime Minister’s manor have to check faces first when selecting servants?
The more Xie Zhaofan thought about it, the more she felt something was off. In such a world, the appearances and temperaments were significantly higher than what she knew of ancient societies.
Could there be something special about this place?
She didn’t have an answer for now and could only continue to enjoy the drama.
“Your Highness, the remaining toxins have just been cleared. You should go back and rest early,” Xie Jinyi said softly. “Remember to take your medicine on time. You must not stop it arbitrarily just because you feel your body is improving.”
The man raised an eyebrow. “Is Eldest Young Miss suggesting that this Prince is an eyesore and preparing to drive me away?”
Hiding behind the window, Xie Zhaofan’s lips twitched slightly.
Why did she feel like this Prince was a bit of a rogue? He even seemed vaguely greasy.
Xie Jinyi seemed long accustomed to his way of speaking and looked at him helplessly.
“This lowly girl wouldn’t dare drive Your Highness away. It is just that given the time and place, it is eventually inappropriate.”
“Since you know it’s inappropriate, then why don’t we…”
The man suddenly smiled. “You invite this Prince into your boudoir for a look? I’ve never entered a lady’s boudoir before; I’m quite curious.”
Xie Zhaofan’s eyes instantly lit up.
There it is! The ultimate juicy gossip!
Her whole body perked up.
Was he about to cross the threshold? A lone man and a lone woman entering a boudoir in the middle of the night? Was something not suitable for children about to happen next?
Xie Zhaofan even began to strain her head forward, wishing she could stretch her ears out.
However, in the next moment, the smile on Xie Jinyi’s face vanished completely.
“Your Highness, please mind your status.”
Her tone grew cold. “Such a breach of etiquette—how could you speak of it so casually?”
Xie Zhaofan was slightly stunned; this reaction caught her off guard.
She had originally thought the two were already close to a certain degree, but looking at it now, Xie Jinyi was clearly maintaining strict propriety.
The Prince was also taken aback, seemingly not expecting her to actually get angry.
“Jinyi.”
His tone immediately softened.
“I was just joking, don’t be angry! It was this Prince who spoke without propriety; I apologize to you.”
Xie Zhaofan watched from the shadows, dumbfounded.
One moment he was acting like a high-and-mighty Prince, and the moment Xie Jinyi pulled a long face, he immediately lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
Moreover, his attitude was extremely humble. The relationship between these two… seemed even more interesting than she had imagined.
Xie Jinyi clearly wasn’t truly angry either; seeing him genuinely apologize, her expression quickly softened.
“Your Highness should refrain from speaking such nonsense in the future.”
“Fine.”
The man agreed very readily, but looking at the smile on his face, Xie Zhaofan felt that no matter how she looked at it, this person would probably dare to do it again next time.
The two talked in low voices at the courtyard entrance for a while longer.
The moonlight grew deeper. Finally, the man let go of Xie Jinyi and took a step back.
“Get some good rest.”
“Your Highness should also return early.”
The man nodded. In the next moment, with his toes lightly tapping the ground, his figure soared into the air.
His sleeves rustled sharply in the night wind, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished among the distant rooftops.
Xie Zhaofan watched the departing figure and couldn’t help but sigh.
Truly a fellow with impressive Lightwork. From the looks of it, he was even more formidable than that female hidden guard from before.
If these skills were used for stealing fragrance and jade… it would be a perfect match.
Unfortunately, the ultimate gossip she had anticipated for half the night never materialized. Xie Zhaofan could only regretfully pull back her head.
It seemed this was all the drama she could get tonight. she lay back on the bed and rolled over.
“When will they give me an Agility attribute point…”
She muttered, “I want to fly too.”
After saying that, Xie Zhaofan soon closed her eyes.
As for who exactly that Prince outside was and what his relationship was with Xie Jinyi, she was temporarily too lazy to look into it.
Anyway, those matters were still far from her. What she really needed to consider now was how to live a bit more comfortably in this strange world.
And—when that system, which was playing dead, would give her a few more attribute points.
…
Xie Zhaofan’s Confinement continued.
During these days, she had gradually grown accustomed to her identity as the Second Young Miss of the Prime Minister’s manor, and even felt that being shut in her small courtyard wasn’t such a bad thing.
At least she didn’t have to face a crowd of people with empty pleasantries every day, nor did she have to worry about offending some strange etiquette by saying the wrong thing.
Xie Chongshan, however, never came again.
Regarding this foster daughter who had given him such headaches, he now found even looking at her once to be an annoyance. If it weren’t out of consideration for the Prime Minister’s manor's reputation, he probably wouldn't even bother inquiring about her food and clothing.
Madam Shen, on the other hand, visited twice.
Every time she came, she didn’t come empty-handed, either bringing some pastries Xie Zhaofan used to like, or having people send over several kinds of fresh fruit. She even specifically brought her two newly made dresses.
Looking at those items, Xie Zhaofan felt a bit conflicted in her heart.
Because she knew from the original host’s memories that this foster mother truly loved her.
Madam Shen came from a great clan and had received a good upbringing since childhood. Since marrying Xie Chongshan, she had always managed the inner household. Her temperament was gentle and dignified; although she appeared stern on ordinary days, she was actually very devoted to all her children.
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