The warm atmosphere was instantly shattered.
Ji Pingxi tasted the bitterness of reaping what he sowed once again. With a long face, he said awkwardly, "To each their own. Who says a country bumpkin isn't a good person?"
She just likes her being unsophisticated and her being a crybaby.
Yu Zhi felt relieved and secretly pleased.
She pushed away the princess who was eager to be affectionate with her, and turned her attention to the cubs crawling on the ground.
She pointed to the pure white kitten, her grief over losing her beloved pet fading considerably: "This is Cun Cun, and the black and white one was named You You."
The beauty is gentle, like a pear blossom in full bloom in spring.
Ji Pingxi squatted down and tried to tease the two cubs like she did, but he lost control of his strength and was pressed down by her finger, falling flat on his back.
"..."
The cub whimpered innocently, and Princess Changyang looked embarrassed, explaining, "I didn't mean to."
Yu Zhi rarely saw her in such a state, and immediately smiled.
With love in her heart, she saw things differently. Every smile and frown of hers was beautiful, soft and gentle, filling the emptiness that Ji Pingxi had hidden deep within for two lifetimes.
When one's heart is moved and feelings are understood, and love is reciprocated, one is no longer alone.
only……
The princess, firmly rooted in the realm of love, carefully observed the situation, feeling a little anxious and inexplicably restless. She frowned, wondering: Does she even like me?
The blame lies with her for being attracted to someone's good looks from the start, for not being sweet-talking, for not being gentle, and for taking pleasure in bullying others.
She liked Zhizhi, she knew that, but she was too caught up in the situation to see how Zhizhi felt about her.
Cun Cun and You You climb all over people. You You loves to cause trouble. Right now, it's nibbling on His Highness's trouser leg and whimpering. If you look at Cun Cun, it's snuggling into the beauty's arms.
Ji Pingxi's expression changed slightly as he scooped up the cub, earning a puzzled glance from Yu Zhi.
"This is a perverted dog, I'll help you discipline him."
"..."
Perverted dog?
The branches are bewildered, every inch of them feeling wronged.
When it comes to beauty, who can surpass His Highness?
Ji Pingxi blushed, put down Cun Cun, and pressed the cub down again with one finger. After the cub fell down, it quickly and stubbornly stood up.
They repeated this process, and the man and the dog enjoyed themselves immensely.
Youyou watched with envy and wanted to play too, so she joined in with her short legs.
June weather is like a baby's face; the wind rises and clouds surge on the horizon, and the rain cools the summer heat.
Just before the end of June, Yuzhi emerged from the grief of losing her beloved pet, yawning with faint tears still glistening in the corners of her eyes. She placed a piece on the board and thought, "Am I going to lose again?"
She was not good at chess, so Ji Pingxi tried to feed her pieces. Seeing that she was so sleepy that her eyelids were heavy, he simply made a foolish move and walked right into the trap.
He decisively lost the chess game, then carried the beauty to the bed.
The inner room was filled with cold air from the ice chest. Yu Zhi lay down and her sleepiness vanished halfway. Her eyes were full of charm, and her jade hand was clutching someone's collar. She didn't say a word, but she was captivating.
In the bustling summer with its incessant chirping of cicadas, it's as if sparks fly silently when eyes meet.
The embarrassing thought came too quickly; the beauty's toes curled slightly, and her lips parted slightly: "Xi Xi?"
The voice was quite pleasant to hear.
Ji Pingxi smiled.
Princess Changyang was no saint; she crossed her arms, suppressing her itch until it became unbearable, and lazily replied, "Hmm?"
A captivating charm lingered on her arched eyebrows.
If the color of a poem were written into a storybook, it would probably fill a thick stack, with every lowered and raised eyebrow full of provocation.
Yu Zhi blushed and remained silent, yet her silence spoke volumes.
To put it bluntly, love and romance are all about who advances and who retreats, who is stronger and who is weaker.
Once Ji Pingxi actually responded, the situation instantly reversed, and a completely new development occurred.
At this moment, Yu Zhirou appears to be weak and spineless, but her situation is completely different from what it was six months ago.
Half a year ago, Your Highness didn't have time to be moved. He was like a man passing through a field of flowers, untouched by any petal. He was just playing the field and didn't fall in love with anyone.
Six months ago, Yu Zhi lost both her body and mind.
In the past, it was Yu Zhi who used herself as bait, but now it is the princess who is doing her best to please the woman she loves, spreading a delicate and sweet fragrance deep in the mortal world.
Flowers bloom outside the window, attracting bees and butterflies. Yu Zhi, sensitive and delicate, cries out, her soft and charming voice drifting out the window like a drop of water evaporating in the hot wind that blows back and forth.
The entire backyard was quiet, and the servants, knowing their master's nature, did not act as spoilsport 'bad servants'.
The jade lotus root trembles and sways, its flower branches are pitiful, and the veins of its leaves are clearly visible. It is just like a lotus blooming in summer, so beautiful that even a small area is enveloped in its fragrance.
Ji Pingxi, in a moment of wantonness, carried her to the latticed window, where they played happily against it.
Love is better when you're in sync. Yu Zhi may not say "I love you," but she truly reciprocates with all her heart and soul.
She loved passionate, unrestrained joy and affection, and she was hopelessly infatuated with Xi Xi's husky voice.
Then her slender white neck lifted up, producing a pleasant-smelling sweat.
It matches the vibrant colors of summer.
She looked out the window at the blooming flowers and lush green leaves, hoping that she would be lucky enough to win Xi Xi's heart.
She had a vague premonition—it was about to happen.
Thinking this, she couldn't wait to see His Highness's expression. She struggled to turn her head, and in just one glance, fireworks of joy exploded in her chest.
Willows sway in the wind, the heart's lake ripples, and the gentle waters flow down, breaching the embankment called 'restraint'.
She cried out pathetically, wanting to scream and run away. Despite being five years older than the other person, she suddenly became a vulnerable little girl crying.
Yu Zhi silently covered her face: How embarrassing.
I love it!
Princess Changyang made no attempt to hide her amazement and surprise, feeling no shame whatsoever. With a smile in her phoenix eyes, she found her daughter Zhizhi utterly adorable.
From head to toe, she's absolutely adorable down to every single strand of her hair.
The wind blew from one end to the other, and the thrush in the tree stopped its soft singing, carefully silencing its song and gently licking its white feathers.
Half an hour later, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped. The beauty collapsed onto the soft couch, her muscles and bones relaxed, and she closed her eyes for a short rest.
The cicadas chirped incessantly in the summer, sunlight pierced through the large green leaves, and the sweltering heat began to bother people again.
Ji Pingxi was full of energy and didn't feel tired. She had profound internal strength, and even drinking water and breathing were all about the circulation of true energy in her meridians. Perhaps because she had too much energy, the more she recalled the previous scene, the more aggrieved she felt.
There's a kind of frustration that comes from being someone's lover but never getting a formal title.
Why are you so stubborn?
He can't even be bothered to say "I love her"?
She paced back and forth in the room, careful not to disturb anyone, and walked quietly.
A butterfly landed on the window, blinked, and flew away. The beautiful woman, lightly asleep, had a rosy complexion and closed her eyes, like a timid bird that dared not express the joy in her heart.
She didn't believe it before, but now she's starting to believe it.
After more than a year of being together, no one knows better than her what kind of person she is, what her quirks are, and how troublesome they can be when they get into trouble.
Xi Xi's willingness to go to such lengths for her wasn't a sudden impulse, but rather the result of many days of consistent dedication.
It's not just for fun, nor is it like playing with or appreciating a vase.
His Highness has fallen.
Besides liking her and wanting to love her, she couldn't think of any other possibility that could make the Heavenly Princess compromise and have no regrets.
Thinking of this, Yuzhi felt like crying again.
She turned her face away, so that no one would see the faint blush spreading across the corners of her eyes.
She thought whimsically: Let Xixi overthink for a while.
She was so excited that she couldn't even take care of her own emotions. Only the sight of her beloved circling around on the hot plate could soothe her overwhelmed heart.
The beauty bit her lip, thinking mischievously: "One is influenced by one's company," and she had only learned a tiny bit of Xi Xi's wickedness.
Shouldn't it... be alright?
How can it not be a problem?
Ji Ping was so worried that he couldn't eat. He brought a bowl of millet porridge to her mouth and asked, "Zhizhi, did you believe me that I love you a little more today?"
Yu Zhi's heart fluttered, and she lifted her eyelids, wanting to hear her say more.
To her surprise, she saw a pretty face that looked utterly dejected: "Time will tell. Fine, you'll believe me eventually. I can wait."
Seeing her like this, Yu Zhi couldn't bear it: "I..."
"Don't talk, have a couple more bites."
A porcelain spoon scooped up the soft rice porridge and fed it to Yuzhi, who readily opened her mouth.
You're the one who told me not to say it.
She thought regretfully.
A tiny, secret joy welled up inside her, and she really wanted to ask Xi Xi, "Just how much do you like me? How did you change your mind and decide to love me again? How long will this love last?"
A hint of smugness flickered in her eyes, and Ji Pingxi noticed it, kissing her lips: "Are you happy?"
Yu Zhi seemed to be glowing, and said cautiously, "Kaixin! I'm full, could you... rub my back?"
She boldly ordered around the real masters of the princess's residence.
Ji Pingxi put down the bowl of porridge, took the handkerchief to wipe his fingers, and said with a relaxed expression, "Okay."
She seemed very willing to do this, and Yu Zhi felt relieved, a slight smile playing on her lips: Xi Xi's behavior makes it seem like she's dreaming.
No, it's more surprising than a dream.