Chapter: 41. No More Talking!
There was no avoiding it this time; Princess Xue Fei finally attained exquisite sleep.
Fate seems to have a hand in this.
Do you think the earlier struggle for the bed board was meaningless?
It certainly was not; there was great significance in this!
Having a bed board strong enough to withstand any rolling and tossing without collapsing is a fundamental basis for a pleasurable life.
From kissing lips to love bites all over the body, the flames of battle were destined to ignite the moment Princess Xue Fei voluntarily brought her little mouth to Xiya.
The golden-haired one angrily pounced on the silver-haired one, turning this afternoon into a vibrant tapestry.
You see that setting sun, transitioning from afternoon to dusk? Doesn’t it resemble the rosy glow on Princess Xue Fei’s face when she loses consciousness after kicking her legs?
The sky is almost dark.
Xiya lovingly stroked the silky silver hair of the sleeping Xue Fei, just as she had just been caressing her silky, nude form.
Xiya was also without a stitch of clothing, lightly draped in a bed sheet as delicate as a cicada’s wing over her proud form, every inch of her exquisite curves made the chilly day of early snow seem to withdraw its cold radiance, as if the warmth experienced only exists between lovers embraced in each other’s warmth.
For over an hour, Xiya had maintained the act of appreciating and caressing Xue Fei’s hair and serene face.
She could never get tired of it; absolutely never.
If there were nothing else in the world to disturb her, Xiya was confident she could gaze at her like this forever without averting her eyes.
“Hmm… I can’t eat anymore… eat eat eat… something sweet…”
The sulky murmurs in her dreams brought a light laugh from Xiya.
What could this little one be dreaming about? Probably enjoying some delicacies again, mumbling and smacking her lips. When it comes to food, Xue Fei truly never lags behind by a second.
With even more tenderness in her eyes, Xiya gently brushed aside Xue Fei’s bangs, damp with fragrant sweat.
She planted another soft kiss on her forehead.
Whispering words that wouldn’t wake her, filled with love for these warm moments.
“Even if Xue Fei is eating in her dreams… it’s still done by elder sister, okay? When you wake up… I have to ask you what you ate, and you’re not allowed to let anyone else cook for you… Hehe… it feels much better to say it out loud.”
Earlier, when Princess Belis had competed with her for the kitchen, Xiya had held back just to avoid escalating things.
But the jealousy she felt and the desire to express it to Xue Fei was something only she knew.
Fortunately, Princess Xue Fei had tolerated all of her elder sister’s whims and emotions.
When Xiya’s toes unintentionally brushed against Xue Fei’s little feet, the princess would immediately tense up and shiver, a response so sensitive it illustrated how hard she had worked to compensate and repay Xiya.
Though, ultimately, she had still exhausted herself first.
This was not her fault; who asked Xiya to exert herself so thoroughly this time?
Xiya had built up dissatisfaction over the past few days as if a stream had been interrupted by a stone.
Now that the stone had been removed, the stream could rush forward without any hindrance.
Though this stream referred to Princess Xue Fei.
The hand caressing Xue Fei’s hair gradually slowed its pace.
Xiya looked out the window and could see the night approaching, the dusk fading away.
It was already this late…
Sigh, holding Xue Fei would last a long time, but if she kept on holding her like this, indulging in pleasure, it would derail her responsibilities.
Queen Herlith had instructed her that while it was fine for Xiya to come and check on Xue Fei, she must be cautious to depart before dark; otherwise, if they fell behind the army, there would likely be all sorts of uncertainties.
At first, Xiya found the queen’s instructions a bit strange; she was merely going to see whether Xue Fei had packed her bags, how could it possibly take until dark?
But now, holding this petite silver-haired bundle, Xiya felt embarrassed for her poor foresight.
The queen is truly wise and thoughtful; I’m so foolish that I have much to learn.
Uh… wait?
No way…
Xiya suddenly fell into contemplation; the more she thought about the queen’s knowing smirk, the more she felt…
—Could it be that the queen had guessed early on that she would end up with Xue Fei…!
This, this, this… this isn’t being prudent!
This is simply being cunning!
I won’t study anymore; I really can’t learn it!
Regardless of whether the queen was truly sharp or not, Xiya couldn’t let herself be lost in joy while neglecting her responsibilities.
Not wanting to wake her, but prioritizing the bigger picture, Xiya had no choice but to gently shake Xue Fei’s smooth shoulder.
But Xiya’s soft call was not meant to wake her up, you know?
“Xue Fei… Xue Fei, it’s time to get up. We should set off; let’s sleep in the carriage instead?”
“Hmm… Xiya… going to roast fish… roasted fish… burnt…”
“Really now… what fish did you catch? Sigh… I can’t do anything about you. Since you’re dreaming of me cooking for you… then how about five more minutes of sleep?”
“Roasted fish… Belis, don’t snatch… Bel…”
“Get up now, Xue Fei!! No more sleeping!! We can’t waste time!! Not even a minute!!”
“Ah?!”
What does it mean to wake from a deep dream!
Princess Xue Fei still hadn’t gathered her thoughts when Xiya’s urgent call startled her awake, and the little blanket she had been lying on was tugged away!
The smooth silver-haired bundle rolled over three times on the bed, dazed and tired, staring at the familiar ceiling, not fully able to collect her thoughts, she felt a chilly breeze.
After all, she was without clothes.
Oh no… I’m so pitiful.
Not awake, completely bare, feeling sore at the waist and legs, violently awakened, starving and freezing, nearly beaten up—who else could be as miserable as me?
Looking at the curled-up, shivering figure of Xue Fei, Xiya’s heart ached… cough! Xiya was righteous this time!
“Xue Fei, since you’re awake, hurry and change your clothes! It’s getting late; we can’t wait any longer.”
“Hmm… now…? The time seems fine, but you, Xiya, what are you angry about? Umm… I dreamt about roasted fish, and then… then you and Belis were busy by the grill; I was organizing the seasonings… I think I even heard you say you’d be the one to cook…”
“The reason I’m angry lies here. Cough, no, I mean, I’m not angry.”
Oh, I understand now.
It seems Xiya’s anger was about roasting fish, not braised fish.
It’s all your fault, big fish, for making Xiya angry.
While placing the blame on the big fish, don’t think that emotionally intelligent Xue Fei doesn’t know the real reason for Xiya’s anger.
She knew, but dared not say more.
Xue Fei stretched out lazily, like a white kitten, receiving the change of clothes handed over by Xiya.
With a flick of her fingers, a glow of deep blue light appeared; the [Cleaning Magic] formed a blue arc, surrounding herself and Xiya.
The battle had just concluded, and they’d sweat a lot; there was no time for a comfortable bath, so this would have to suffice.
The cleansing power of the cleaning magic was more potent than that of a bath~ but it lacked the comfort of a soak, so it wasn’t used frequently.
After completing these preparations, Xue Fei sat on the edge of the bed and began changing clothes rustlingly.
Xiya turned to the side, changing her clothes as well.
When Xue Fei turned her head, she could see Xiya’s golden hair cascading down like cotton candy.
Hmm… Xiya, you really don’t need to be angry; in my heart, you and Belis are equally important, but in some aspects, you have already surpassed Belis by so much. You nearly made me suffocate just now.
Thank you, cotton candy.
The atmosphere in the room remained ambiguous.
While changing clothes, Xiya was actually grinding her teeth.
If it weren’t for the urgent matters at hand, Xiya absolutely wouldn’t let this clever little girl off so easily.
After changing into a smart, easy-to-move waist-skirt, Xiya shook her head, patted her cheeks to energize herself, and pulled her waterfall-like golden hair out from the back of her collar, letting it cascade down her shoulders.
Since they were about to set off, Xue Fei definitely had to ask about everyone’s situation.
But they needed to be cautious so as not to mess up again.
“Xiya, I want to ask where Belis is. You… you won’t be angry, right?”
“Hey, don’t think of me as so petty; matters of the heart are a different story, but as for important matters, I won’t… Hey! Don’t talk while only wearing half your socks! Put on your skirt properly before you talk! Seriously…! You need to be more careful at times like this!”
“?”
What do you mean ‘at times like this’?!
Xue Fei had only one knee-high sock on; the other little leg was empty, and her skirt hadn’t even fallen down, with the cute bear-shaped triangular cloth looking quite dazzling.
Without saying a word, Xiya quickly stepped forward to help her fix her clothes, swiftly dressing Xue Fei’s little legs in her socks, making sure the whole little girl was neatly dressed and presentable.
Being cared for so thoughtfully made Xue Fei feel a bit embarrassed.
“Xiya, I can dress myself. Do you think I’m a child?”
“You can dress yourself, but you’re not doing it quickly; are you trying to make me delay things?”
“Oh no, I really don’t understand this time.”
“No need to understand; understanding is the problem. Alright… now you look presentable. Didn’t you just ask where Belis sister is? I know this; let’s talk while we walk, we don’t have much time left.”
“Okay.”
Before getting up, Xue Fei tiptoed to help Xiya straighten her collar.
On top of that—she even tugged at the cotton candy.
Because otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair!
Xiya, when you were tidying my clothes, you were tugging at me too; this is just a response~
Caught off guard, Xiya was first surprised and stunned.
Then she bent down.
She took another ravenous kiss on Xue Fei’s lips.
This time there was no lingering; they touched and separated.
When Princess Xue Fei froze, touching her lips that had just been kissed again…
She heard Xiya sternly declaring while pinching her own thighs, seemingly holding back something.
“Don’t provoke elder sister at this time…”
Xiya issued her final “warning.”
“Otherwise… even if it delays our plans, elder sister won’t concern herself too much?”
“!”
No… no more talking!
Xue Fei quickly shut her mouth, crossing her fingers in front of her lips to signify absolute silence.
It was clear that Xiya was dead serious just now!
Packing all the luggage into [Storage], she followed Xiya out of the room with small steps.
To prevent things from spiraling out of control, Xue Fei hastily changed the subject.
“By the way… I wonder if the Fire Lizard found a new bed after leaving just now? It’s already been an afternoon.”
“Not sure, but I think Miss Timani will take care of herself.”
“I think so too… uh…”
“……”
Turning back to lock the door, the diminutive view of Xue Fei inadvertently caught sight of the wall edge.
Xiya naturally saw it too.
At the door, at the wall edge.
The Fire Lizard was sitting on the ground, leaning against the wall, sleeping soundly.
Wrapped in the little blanket Princess Xue Fei had given her earlier.
After leaving the room, it was unknown whether she hadn’t left at all.
Or if she had wandered around and returned to this spot.
Regardless, it seemed she had not found a new bed board.
