When Di Qin spoke, his head still rested on Huang Quan’s head.
Beneath his palm, he felt the soft strands of hair, gently brushing against his heartstrings… Although it was clearly Di Qin’s hair that his palm touched, Huang Quan felt as if his own skin was being caressed in that moment.
A slight itchiness arose…
An irresistible urge to reach out and touch it.
Unable to resist, Huang Quan extended her hand to stroke Di Qin’s head. Yet, instead of touching the hair, since Di Qin’s hair was not displaced, her hand made direct contact with Di Qin’s head.
The onlookers exclaimed: “!!!”
The future crown princess, without a doubt!
Nangong Mian: “…” His expression darkened considerably.
During their time in Tianhuang, Di Qin had shown some restraint, but with the arrival of Tianqi, all inhibitions seemed to vanish.
Did he think he was invincible?
“Quanquan!”
Nangong Mian’s voice was stern. “How can you behave like this with so many people around?”
Huang Quan: “…” All the turmoil within her had dissipated, yet a trace of lingering grievance remained.
She swore she had only intended to touch his hair to dispel that sensation. Little did she know, her eyes had betrayed her, and she ended up touching Di Qin’s head as soon as she reached out…
Although she felt a tad wronged, thinking about that touch, all grievances, no matter how small, evaporated.
Her joints were defined, and her fingers were elegantly long—perfect for grasping!
Observing that Huang Quan still held onto Di Qin’s hand, Nangong Mian extended his hand to separate them, cautioning, “Still not letting go!!!”
Swiftly, Huang Quan pulled away from Di Qin’s hand, releasing her own. She shifted her attention to Nangong Mian, grabbing his hand and gently shaking her head in a coquettish manner. “Brother, I’m hungry. Let’s go eat.” Thankfully, her quick movements ensured that her brother was none the wiser about her earlier encounter with Di Qin.
Acting like a spoiled child, Huang Quan, knowing Nangong Mian’s weakness for such displays, effortlessly melted away his irritation.
“Let’s go,” Nangong Mian said, turning to ascend the stairs. “I’ll give you a lesson after we eat.”
After eating, he conveniently forgot…
Huang Quan blinked at Di Qin, then followed Nangong Mian, continuing to playfully act spoiled. It was a liveliness rarely seen in her usual demeanor.
Observing their departure, Di Qin’s lips lifted in a fond smile.
Those who had eagerly anticipated Di Qin’s reaction exclaimed: “!!!”
They were in for it now!
Who has His Royal Highness ever been so gentle with? Never before!
His Majesty, His Royal Highness, never even spared a smile in their direction.
But now, the Crown Prince, known for his aloof demeanor, was speaking tenderly to a woman in front of everyone, his words soft and accompanied by a loving smile…
His Highness the Crown Prince had fallen for Huang Quan!
Until today, the women in the imperial capital had regarded Emperor Qin as the scorching sun in the sky—dazzling and unattainable. No one dared to dream of capturing that radiant sun. Yet, someone had managed to capture it, riding the wind. Only then did they realize that the scorching sun could be touched, and those who touched it wouldn’t be consumed by its heat!
A regretful sigh echoed.
It was too late for them to comprehend.
His Royal Highness had been captivated!
While the women felt the urge to cry, their envy and jealousy towards Huang Quan were undeniable. Fortunately, begrudgingly, they could accept it.
Her appearance?
As beautiful as a figure from the underworld. Few could rival her beauty.
Strength?
Rumored to lack spiritual roots, but what did it matter? Even without them, she could defeat Imperial College students. That was more than enough.
She possessed both beauty and strength, yet her status was her only drawback. Hailing from a small country, her standing seemed unworthy of His Highness. Still, that was a flaw they could begrudgingly accept.
Considering these aspects, envy remained, but it wasn’t as potent, and jealousy… well, it lingered but not as fiercely.
