CHAPTER 268 (1/2)

Xie Xi, “…”

He was distressed but he also caught a lot of clues from the words.

Then it seemed the confession had failed? Did he leave the palace to escape the national teacher? Then what about the injury on his body?

The beast king who unified the eight kingdoms couldn’t have such a ruined body, right?

It was impossible for Jiang Xie to hurt him. So what the hell was going on?

Xie Xi restrained his thoughts and looked at the national teacher. “If I cared about it, I wouldn’t have returned to the capital.”

The national teacher looked up, pale grey eyes seeming to reflect the blue water. “You aren’t leaving?”

“Not for the time being.”

The words ‘time being’ caused the national teacher’s mouth to tighten but he didn’t say anything.

Xie Xi added, “However, I’ve been idle for too long and don’t want to take care of state affairs. Those matters will be handed to you.” If he had to stay up late to work overtime, he would die in this rose palace.”

The national teacher was surprised before instantly replying, “It is the responsibility of this subordinate to share Your Majesty’s worries.”

Xie Xi leaned against the edge of the pool and closed his eyes. “Yes.”

He didn’t dare have Jiang Xie leave. He was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to reach the shore after soaking for a long time. Drowning in this pool of water would be a disgrace.

The national teacher also didn’t want to go and got up. “I will help you bathe.”

What was this service? Xie Xi always felt it wasn’t right.

It should just be a simple bath but there was the failed confession after all…

Xie Xi’s eyes opened slightly. He pretended to be unconcerned but he was actually glancing secretly.

The national teacher’s clothes were wet and his snow coloured hair touched the blue water in a breathtaking sight.

Xie Xi’s heart thumped.

The old hooligan Jiang Xie showed such a look, it was really amazing…

Xie Xi closed his eyes.

His recent dreams were a bit bad and he couldn’t become carried away!

There was Leo in the palace. If he started something with the national teacher, what should the little lion do?

Solving one problem for another to float up had happened to him many times and Xie Xi understood. If he wanted to maintain the balance, he had to keep his distance!

Xie Xi’s mind wandered and he couldn’t help smiling bitterly. He wasn’t only a slag, he was a green tea slag.

Well… this green tea slag wanted to commit domestic violence!

The national teacher behaved very well. His clothes weren’t off and his posture was as pure as his hair colour. As for whether the heart was perverted or not, Xie Xi didn’t know.

The national teacher took a new towel and gently cleaned Xie Xi’s body.

Xie Xi could feel this person’s breath and once his eyes opened, he could see this person’s focused look.

In order to prevent himself from being unruly, he closed his eyes and held himself firmly and stably.

The national teacher’s gaze was on Xie Xi’s chest, staring closely at the scar.

Xie Xi ate a painkiller and there was no pain at all, but his body was too weak.

The national teacher asked softly, “It hurts, right?”

Xie Xi’s ears were itchy because this person’s voice was too good, gentle and helpless. It was a magnetic voice that was really charming at close range.

Xie Xi was manly. “It’s okay.’

“Today it is too late. I will have someone prepare a medicinal bath tomorrow. You can use it at dawn.”

Xie Xi also wanted to cure his body and quickly responded.

Unfortunately, the national teacher didn’t talk about the meaning of this injury. He certainly knew it but he didn’t want to mention it.

It wasn’t good for Xie Xi to ask.

In this situation, Xie Xi had thought about directly throwing out amnesia and stating that he had forgotten. Things should start over.

However, he thought it was the wrong path to take.

He had to pretend to know the former feelings to bluff these two people. If he really lost his amnesia, he would face the ‘do you love him or love me’ life and death!

Thus, he couldn’t lose his memory and could only act like a detective. He would try to figure out the plot and capture the entry point, so that he could repair both of them.

It sounded simple but actually doing it… oh, who knows?

Xie Xi changed clothes after the bath.

The silver-white clothing had a faint rose pattern that was very dark. It only reflected a bit when the sun shone to reveal the extraordinary embroidery.

To Xie Xi’s surprise, this suit fit him very well. Was he so thin before?

Then how were the eight countries unified and the beast king not attacked from all directions?

Why was he a weak chicken?

It was said that people relied on clothes the way a horse relied on the saddle. Xie Xi looked much better with new clothing.

It was reasonable to say he wasn’t too young. After all, the eight countries had been divided for many years.

Still, his face alone looked very young, as if he was only 18 or 19.

The national teacher didn’t wait for him to dress. Jiang Xie just soaked himself in the water and now he had to look after himself.

He soon emerged with changed clothes and Xie Xi’s eyes couldn’t help shining.

This type of white hair was really beyond the control of ordinary people. The temperament of the national teacher was too good. Just like the cold moon in the sky, the light was cold.

The national teacher bowed to him and Xie Xi raised his hand.

The master of this country put on his hood as he walked out of the palace with Xie Xi.

It seemed that he didn’t want anyone to see his appearance apart from Xie Xi.

Was there something particular about this?

Xie Xi noticed the details but couldn’t figure out the reason.

The dinner was very rich and after Xie Xi was seated, the little lion arrived late.

He had also rested and put on clean clothing, making his tall body look handsome.

The moment he came in, he saw Xie Xi in the centre. It was a strange but familiar Xie Xi, dressed in royal clothes and looking high above.

He was still the same person who caused Jiang Xie’s heart to jump but he seemed a bit further away.

The palace was naturally regulated. The king had the king’s seat and the guests had the guests’ seat. They couldn’t sit together.

The little lion bowed and Xie Xi told him, “There is no need to be polite.”

The little lion felt very complicated and he hung his head when he sat down.

There was a long table and only the two of them were sitting. The national teacher didn’t sit, he just stood behind Xie Xi and watched the waiters serve the dishes.

Xie Xi didn’t invite the national teacher to dine with him.

The table was clearly for two people and everything was arranged by the national teacher. The teacher felt he shouldn’t be seated so Xie Xi couldn’t rashly invite him.

He was afraid to make ‘presumptuous demands’ and was happy to stabilize the situation.

The meal was quiet and the dishes were delicious, meaning Xie Xi’s appetite was good.