The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Unrest

She hid behind the bamboo forest, listening clearly to their conversation.
To avoid wasting time, the maid named Lian Xiang gave him a few final instructions before leading him towards the changing palace.

She didn’t notice that the main character had already escaped from the palace.
Pei Lingyi sneered, thinking that it was now up to Layan and Luoxu. She had jumped out of the window and only needed to cross the central garden to reach Hua Shang Yue Ling.

Tonight, everyone was at the lake pavilion, drinking and enjoying themselves. The road was empty, except for the lanterns flickering on the eaves, which made it convenient for her plan.

A innocent woman who had been drugged was desperately trying to escape and seeking help from someone close to her to protect her reputation. She headed to Hua Shang Yue Ling, looking for her close friend for help.

However, Hua Shang Yue Ling had many courtyards, and she might get lost or take a wrong turn.
A smoke-pink figure stumbled and staggered in the darkness, looking extremely panicked and frightened. Her porcelain-white face was flushed with an unnatural red glow, and her lips were trembling as she gasped for breath. “Changle, Changle…”

The young lady’s voice was hoarse, and her hair and clothes were disheveled. A tear drop clung to her cheek, making her look pitiful.
She seemed to have lost her strength and collapsed outside the door.

Xiao Huaijin was handling state affairs in the inner room. As the Crown Prince, he had many tasks to attend to every day, and even for the three-yearly gathering of gentlemen, he could only spare some time to attend. He had only made an appearance at the lake banquet before hurrying back to his courtyard.

The candles were burning low, and suddenly, there was a commotion outside the quiet room.
His hand, which was holding a brush, paused slightly.

He was usually lenient, and since it was a lively moment, he had let the servants go and enjoy themselves.

Who could it be at this late hour?
The man put down his brush and ink, and his white jade belt accentuated his slender figure as he walked, filling the room with radiance.
As he opened the door, a soft and fragile figure threw itself into his arms.
“Changle… Changle… save me.” The woman’s gentle voice sounded in his ear.

Due to her rapid movement, he instinctively wrapped his arms around her. By the time he realized what was happening, the young lady’s hands had already clung tightly to his waist, making it impossible for him to move.

“Miss Pei?” Xiao Huaijin looked at the figure in his arms, and his jade-like face quickly flushed.
The woman in his arms had eyes like spring water, and she was clinging to his chest softly and gently. What made him even more embarrassed was that the girl was only wearing a thin outer garment.

Due to her previous actions, the outer garment had slipped, revealing a large area of fair and delicate skin on her chest. He only glanced at it briefly before quickly looking away. He had never been this close to a woman before, and it left him feeling bewildered.

However, the girl seemed oblivious to it all, unconsciously calling out “Changle…”
The girl’s behavior was clearly abnormal, but given the situation, he couldn’t think too much about it.
Fortunately, there was no one in his courtyard, so no one had seen the girl’s intimate behavior.
He had no choice but to carry the girl back to the room.

The girl clung to Xiao Huaijin’s waist like she had found a haven, refusing to let go. She curled up in his arms like a cat.
No matter how he tried to persuade her, she wouldn’t release her grip.

Helpless, he took his own cloak and wrapped it around the delicate flower in his arms. Only after covering up the girl’s exposed skin did he dare to look directly at her face.
“Miss Pei? Miss Pei? Are you okay?”

The man’s voice was low, gentle, and soothing. As he looked at the woman in his arms, his eyes were clear and bright, as if he wasn’t affected by her beauty. However, upon closer inspection, it could be seen that his ear tips had subtly flushed.

Pei Lingyi heard the man’s voice and slowly raised her head. When their eyes met, Xiao Huaijin could see his own reflection in her clear pupils.
He thought she seemed to be regaining consciousness, but instead, she leaned in closer, her eyelids drooping slightly, creating a seductive gaze.

“Crown Prince… Your Highness?” The woman’s voice wasn’t as gentle and polite as usual. It carried a hint of drunkenness and a tremble, which might have caused others to pamper her even more.

Xiao Huaijin was almost taken aback by her address, and when he regained his composure, he found that the girl had wrapped her arms around his neck, breathing softly.
“I’m… feeling unwell… Changle… save me.”

The man sighed and lifted the girl into his arms, placing her on the bed. As their skin touched, he could feel her softness and warmth.
She was light, like holding a cloud, and his body was infused with her gentle fragrance.

Xiao Huaijin carefully placed the girl on the bed, but she wouldn’t let go, clinging to his neck and calling out softly.
“Be good…” The man’s voice was husky.
The usually refined and dignified gentleman was now flustered.

The sound of his heartbeat in his chest reminded him that he wasn’t as calm as he appeared. He raised his hand and carefully placed the girl’s arm down.
Even such a simple action made him sweat. He was mindful not to overstep any boundaries, adhering to the principles of a gentleman.

However, the girl on the bed wasn’t cooperative. She seemed to be in great discomfort, moving restlessly. The arm he had just placed down slipped out again, revealing a delicate, snow-white forearm.
Xiao Huaijin could feel his body temperature rising, but he patiently calmed the girl’s emotions.

He was usually kind and benevolent, but seeing the girl’s pitiful state, he couldn’t help but feel angry towards the person behind this. His gentle brows furrowed in concern.

Since he had sent the servants away, he had to fetch cool water himself. He dipped a cloth in the water and gently applied it to the girl’s flushed forehead.

As the girl’s emotions slowly calmed down, he gazed at her face more closely.
The incense in the room wafted gently, and the osmanthus cake on the table nearby remained unfinished. However, the man’s thoughts were like a disturbed spring, turbulent and unclear.

She was usually dignified and proper. How would she feel when she woke up and saw him in this state?

Xiao Huaijin’s fingers moved gently, but his mind was a tangled mess. He felt a third unsure of what to do, a third embarrassed, and a third of emotions he couldn’t quite define or articulate. Ultimately, it all culminated in a sigh.