Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 44
Situ Xingyun raised his eyebrows happily and said repeatedly, "Bring it in quickly."
A moment later, two servants carried in a wooden box, and the steward stepped forward and opened it.
Suddenly, the hall was filled with a dazzling golden light. The boxes were filled with many jewels and ornaments, each with a variety of styles and exquisite details, making it a feast for the eyes.
Situ Xingyun smiled and said, "Xue'er, these pieces of jewelry were all custom-made at Zhenpinxuan."
Feng Xue narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "Xingyun, it's not all for me, is it?"
“Of course, otherwise, which woman would I give it to besides Xue’er?” Situ Xingyun raised an eyebrow slightly.
Feng Xuejiao glared at him.
At this moment, the head steward stepped forward and introduced, "Your Highness, these were all drawn by the Prince himself before being made by Zhenpinxuan according to the sample." He picked up the jewelry from the box one by one and introduced, "This is a gold and kingfisher feather phoenix hairpin... This is a gold sparrow and pearl hairpin... This is a silver pendant and gold inlaid jewels and kingfisher feather hairpin... This is a white jade hairpin inlaid with stars... This is a seven-treasure red gold dragon necklace... This is a glass and jade bracelet..."
The steward introduced each piece in detail, and just by hearing their names, one could tell that each piece of jewelry was precious.
Feng Xue frowned slightly. "Xingyun, this is too extravagant."
“I want to spoil you. Xue’er, come and see if there’s anything you like.” Taking her hand, Situ Xingyun walked to the box. “How about this coral bracelet? It suits Xue’er’s skin tone very well.”
Feng Xue shook her head.
Where is this hairpin?
Feng Xue shook her head again. He still didn't understand her.
Perhaps sensing her thoughts, Situ Xingyun asked, "What kind of jewelry does Xue'er like?"
Feng Xue pursed her lips and said, "Your Highness, have you heard of this poem? Red beans grow in the south, how many branches will sprout in spring? I wish you would gather more, for this is the most cherished token of love."
"I know. The poem is called 'Red Bean'."
"Red beans represent longing, but no jewelry store sells jewelry made of red beans, simply because red beans are too inconspicuous, neither gorgeous nor elegant."
"Xue'er's ideas are indeed different from ordinary people," Situ Xingyun said with a smile, his eyes flickering slightly. "Steward, the Princess Consort doesn't like these jewels, throw them all out."
The servants present gasped.
“Xingyun,” Rouyi gently placed her hand on his arm, and Fengxue said softly, “Although I have someone I love, it was given to me by Xingyun, so how can I refuse it? Someone, carry this box of jewelry inside.”
Situ Xingyun's gaze softened.
Just then, a servant's voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, Eunuch Lan requests an audience."
"Send it quickly."
"This humble servant greets Your Highness and Your Highness's Consort." Eunuch Lan bowed slightly to Situ Xingyun and Feng Xue.
"Father-in-law, please get up quickly."
Eunuch Lan whispered in Situ Xingyun's ear, "His Majesty has decreed that Your Highness must enter the palace tonight."
Feng Xue, standing beside him, naturally heard everything. A glint of joy flashed in her eyes. Since Situ Xingyun was injured, they had been together every single day, never apart, which had prevented her from contacting Li Ge. Now, as long as Situ Xingyun left, she would have her chance.
"Please wait a moment, Your Excellency, while I change into my court robes."
A moment later, Situ Xingyun followed Eunuch Lan into the palace. Feng Xue also summoned several maids and said, "Boil water, I will take a bath later."
Ever since admiring the calligraphy and paintings in the study, she had learned of Situ Xingyun's existence with An Mei, a woman of considerable martial arts skill. She guessed that there must be many people like An Mei in the Prince's mansion, and that Situ Xingyun would be the first to know of any disturbance in the mansion. Now was not the time for him to know her secret.
And when bathing, no one would dare to monitor them nearby.
After dismissing several maids, Feng Xue lightly loosened her robes, stepped into the bathtub, and began to bathe.
The sound of rushing water accompanied Feng Xue's soft humming. Soon after, she heard footsteps outside as someone left.
A smile played on her lips as she picked up a prepared leaf and gently began to play "Calling the Snow." This piece, composed by Li Ge and herself, was soft and melodious, and could be used to summon spirit birds.
As the music ended, a white arc appeared in the air, and a snow-white bird flapped its wings and flew in through the open window, landing on the edge of the bathtub.
Feng Xue smiled slightly and played "Calling Snow" again. When the music ended, the spirit bird opened its beak wide, and Feng Xue tossed in a prepared slip of paper, then offered it a leaf. The spirit bird immediately ate it, and after finishing, it looked at Feng Xue with expectant eyes.
Feng Xue chuckled softly, "You greedy bird!" Then she pointed to a few leaves on the table not far away, "They've been prepared for a long time. After you finish eating, obediently deliver the note to Li Ge. No playing around."
With a whoosh, Feng Xue felt a straight white line flash before her eyes, and in the blink of an eye, the spirit bird was already eating the leaves.
Feng Xue's lips twitched slightly. She said helplessly, "Sigh! You're so greedy! Did Li Ge teach you how to speak?"
The spirit bird paused for a moment, then nodded.
Tell me about it.
Suddenly, the bird swallowed the leaves on the table with lightning speed, then flew to the window and perched there. It cleared its throat.
Feng Xue listened expectantly, a faint smile playing on her lips. She remembered that this spirit bird was very intelligent, and Li Ge had said that given time, it would surely become a divine bird.
"Woman." Her voice and expression were about 80% similar to Li Ge's.
Her smile froze, Feng Xue narrowed her eyes, and said through gritted teeth, "Say it one more time."
"Woman." As soon as the words left her lips, the spirit bird flapped its wings and flew away, dodging the water splashed by Feng Xue with astonishing speed.
Watching the white figure disappear rapidly into the distance, Feng Xue's lips twitched more and more. But a faint joy lingered in her eyes.
It seems Li Ge is still alright. As long as he doesn't switch places with women, he's not in much danger. Besides, Li Ge has always been virtuous and polite, and although he's kind and approachable, she can sense a certain distance between him and others. Moreover, Li Ge is a divine healer; he should know how to maintain appropriate boundaries.
As for the Soul-Dew Pill, we can discuss that later. We just need to get it before Li Ge's wedding.