CHAPTER 86 (1): SHE WAS PUNISHED (1/2)
Pei Qianhao headed straight to the boiler room. Exchanging clothes and letting another woman carry water into my room; if I hadn’t discovered it and removed my clothes, wouldn’t my body have been seen by another woman?
An oppressive air began to surround Pei Qianhao as this thought crossed his mind, making it seem as if the surrounding atmosphere had stagnated.
Pushing open the tightly shut door however, there was not a soul in sight as Pei Qianhao entered.
If she’s not in the boiler room, where has she gone? Has she hidden because she is aware of her wrongdoing?Pei Qianhao snorted coldly before walking out of the room. No matter where you are, this prince will ferret you out and punish you severely!
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Su Xi-er was currently perambulating in the back garden of the County Government Office, clad in the light yellow dress. The brilliance of the moon gently reflected off of her, creating the illusion of silvery halos surrounding an immortal fairy.
However, the conflicted expression in her eyes and her knitted eyebrows made people realise that ‘fairies’ also had worries.
Su Xi-er was searching for a type of flower that she had recognised the fragrance of earlier. Only Nanzhao has this type of flower, but I can’t find it even after following its scent here.
It just happened to be this situation that Pei Qianhao found her in. It was his first time seeing Su Xi-er in anything other than the coarse clothing she usually wore. Her hair bun was also not highly coiled up anymore, with some tied at the back of her head in a few loops while the rest drifted freely at her shoulders.
With the moonlight illuminating her fair face, her eyes became increasingly captivating.
Pei Qianhao silently walked over without uttering a single word. Only when he reached Su Xi-er’s side did she notice his presence.
Su Xi-er then bowed as she leisurely greeted him. “This servant pays her respects to Prince Hao.”
Her tone was calm, as if she had long expected that he would come.
Pei Qianhao’s eyes were slightly narrowed. “This servant? This prince can’t make out anything that looks like a servant on you.”
“Prince Hao, things happen for a good reason. This servant saw that the Shui Family’s young miss was full of passion, imploring this servant to let her bring the hot water to you.”
“Full of passion?” Pei Qianhao couldn’t help but snort coldly. He then hooked his right hand around Su Xi-er’s waist and watched her fixedly. “Since you have witnessed such a passionate and yearning expression from another woman, you should at least learn from it.”