The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 108

Chapter 108: First Love

“Your Highness, this is something that was just sent over by the Pei mansion!” From afar, he heard the excited and curious voice of the little martial artist.

Old Geng, who was sweeping the floor, frowned at the child’s lack of propriety. “Xiao Wu, you’re becoming more and more unruly. How can you shout and disturb the Prince’s peace in the mansion?”

Old Geng was an old man of the Sun family, and when he was young, he was influenced by Lord Sun and developed a rigid personality. Of course, he had watched the princess grow up. Later, the Sun family declined, and the princess was trapped in the prince’s mansion.

He wanted to save her, but he was powerless. If he hadn’t coincidentally seen Old Geng begging on the street, he would probably have been left to rot in the wilderness with no place to bury his bones.

Alas, he had thought that after the princess married, she would be able to escape the troubles of the Sun family. But who would have thought that she would be worn down in that cruel harem at such a beautiful age.

All that was left was the Heir, who had to bear all this alone.

Fortunately, the Heir was determined and had taken revenge on those who had harmed the princess.

Xiao Yan had been having a tough time lately. Every time he thought about losing control that night and kissing her, he felt like there was a feather tickling his heart.

It was so itchy, but he didn’t know how to relieve it.

Pei Lingyi, you’re really good at getting under my skin (gritting his teeth).

From afar, he heard Xiao Wu making a ruckus in the courtyard. Although he didn’t like it, when he heard that the Pei mansion had sent something over, he couldn’t help but glance over.

Although he was in the study, his mind was already preoccupied with the things outside.

“Old Geng, aren’t you curious about what’s inside this box?” Xiao Wu held a sandalwood box in his hand, and the carving of the Xiangfei bamboo on it was lifelike. Such a delicate thing could only be made by the noble ladies in the capital.

The Heir was already an adult, but he had never heard that he had any intention towards any lady.

Xiao Wu sometimes followed him and saw that if any lady accidentally touched him, he would scold her. Sometimes, if he met a lady with a thin skin, she would even be driven to tears by the prince’s words.

But that day on New Year’s Eve, he specifically climbed over someone’s wall, which had already made Xiao Wu curious.

He had fallen asleep soon after returning to the mansion that day, but when he got up in the middle of the night, he vaguely saw a black figure on the roof. He was startled and thought it was a thief, but when he looked closer, he saw the Heir sitting on the roof, staring at the moon in a daze.

He had some plum blossoms in his hand, which he didn’t know where he had picked from. Xiao Wu had never seen the Heir like that before – so lost and helpless. In his mind, the Heir was always a decisive and serious person.

At that time, he thought that the Heir must have had feelings for Miss Pei, which was why he showed such a vulnerable side.

Now that Miss Pei had sent something over, maybe the Heir was going to have a change of heart?
Xiao Wu held the box with a teasing expression.

Old Geng was an old-fashioned person, but he still cared about the child. If the princess were alive, she would be the one to worry about the Heir’s heart, but after she passed away, there was no one left except the empress dowager in the palace who could care about the Heir.

Now that he knew a lady had sent something to the mansion, he was naturally curious.

But he wouldn’t be as childish as Xiao Wu. He glared at Xiao Wu with his eyebrows raised and his eyes slightly widened, “Nonsense! This is the Heir’s private business. How can you be so frivolous?”

“I can see you’re getting more and more restless. The Heir doesn’t want to hit you, but I’m an old man, and I’ll give you a beating!” Xiao Wu saw Old Geng about to pick up the broom and ran around the courtyard, “Old Geng, stop! You’re getting old. If you fall and hurt yourself, I’ll be held responsible!”

“You little rascal, I’ll teach you a lesson today!” The old and young duo chased each other, bringing a long-awaited vitality to the courtyard that had been silent for a long time.

The door was pushed open with a “bang”.

Xiao Yan had been waiting impatiently in the room, but he didn’t expect Xiao Wu to start running around outside.

It seemed that he had been too comfortable lately.

“What’s all the noise about? Xiao Wu, you’re very idle, aren’t you?” The man’s face darkened, and he smiled insincerely. Seeing the prince angry, Xiao Wu stopped immediately, panting and smiling obsequiously, “How could that be? I’ve been busy with the skills you taught me last time, and I haven’t finished learning them yet.”

Xiao Yan snorted coldly and turned back into the room.

Although Xiao Wu’s face showed fear, he was delighted in his heart. He knew it! The Heir must have been waiting impatiently for the thing in his hand, and that’s why he couldn’t help but come out.

He entered the study with reverence and saw the man holding a book and lost in thought. Xiao Wu saw that the Heir was pretending to be serious, and his eyes were almost glued to the box in his hand.

He pretended not to know and flattered him, “Hehe, Heir, I’ll put the thing here, and you can take your time looking at it. I won’t disturb you. I’ll go to the kitchen to see what’s for lunch.”

He quickly placed the box on the desk and carefully closed the door behind him, afraid that he would be punished to practice martial arts the next second.

When there was no one left in the room, Xiao Yan finally focused on the box.

“Ha… I don’t want to know what’s inside.” But his body was honest, and he slowly moved the box in front of him.

Let’s take a look at what you’ve put inside.

When he opened the box, he was stunned. The thing inside was something he was very familiar with – the plum blossom hairpin that he had been looking at every day.

That night, he clearly returned it, but he didn’t expect her to send it back today.

There was also a note attached.

“Lantern Festival, invite you to enjoy together.”

Hmph, she’s indeed a woman who doesn’t know propriety. It’s hard to believe she has a name that implies being knowledgeable and well-behaved.

However, the man’s mouth cornered uncontrollably curved upwards, and he carefully put away the note with the plum blossom hairpin.

Well, it’s not that I can’t agree.

On this side, the Xiao mansion was peaceful, but the Eastern Palace was no longer as tranquil as it used to be. There was more tension and conflict.

Xiao Huaijin closed the documents and rubbed his tightly knitted eyebrows. He had been busy non-stop for days.

Originally, he didn’t want to reveal himself so early, but the Empress was pressing him hard.

Now that the New Year had passed, at the latest, after the spring hunt this year, his marriage would likely be put on the agenda.

Now, the only way to save himself was to find evidence against Li Qinru as soon as possible.

Jiaojiao, wait for me…