Therefore, the following dialogue is obvious—the boy softened his heart and agreed, but was mercilessly dissed by the girl. Little Princess turned her face away from Ah Jun and then began to pull her brother away from the bad guys with a mix of gentleness and strength...
Sister... lets play a bit longer, Big Brother. Once you say it, theres no turning back!
Its too late now. You little one, do you even know who your real sister is... Hes so good!
Oh, sister... Youre not playing with me again. Youre either practicing or studying. Its so boring!
"Ok, Ill play with you all day tomorrow, brother Law, ok?"
"Um... keep your word, or else..."
"Whats up?"
Haha... No more! That big brother, goodbye! Remember to come and play with me and my sister!
Alright, lets go! What more do you want to see? Come on, Brother Lu!
Sister... I... can I sleep with you today? Oh, please, sister, youre the best!
"You little thing, I cant do anything about you... ok, I can!"
Oh, thats so good, sister is the best--oh, brother, I want to hear the story you told me, the last one was not finished?"
"Um!"
" all right ..."
Hey, wait a minute... Xiao Jun, how about we switch to a bedtime story today? Okay, Brother Lu?
Oh? Sister... You must be scared after hearing that story last time—haha!
"Ha ha, you little rascal, dare to laugh at your sister... Watch me teach you a lesson!"
Ah... Brother, save me! ——My sister is touching my pussy, hehe... Its so itchy!
Watching the little princes cheerful back, Ah Jun felt the lie was worth it—after all, as an outsider, how could he possibly frequent the palace, such a high society place? Yet he noticed the young princess truly embodied what Xiao Xi had described: a stark contrast to her current demeanor.
Though she treated herself so poorly, there were still some misunderstandings. And with Xiao Xis big mouth—always saying only half of what she meant—it was understandable that shed be targeted. Yet when it came to her family, especially the Empress Dowager and her younger brother, she truly showed her best side.
Both sensible and obedient, gentle and adorable, caring and understanding...
—Its just two people, after all. The real kicker is, I didnt even get a hint of her temper? Thats weird. Normally, someone treated like this would feel uneasy, but I actually felt a bit relieved. Could it be that my brains been fried by this ordeal?
"Ah... Ah Jun, why are you staring at her again? Youre acting strangely today—neither disgusted nor angry, letting that girl bully you... hehe, must be out of your mind?"
"-Ah Jun... are you still feeling unwell?"
"Um? Oh... No, Im fine. Oh, by the way, its getting late. Wed better find a place to stay."
Just as Ah Jun watched the family leave, Xiao Xi quietly slipped over and interrupted his reverie with a smile. But then Ning Er interrupted her, asking about her companion with a worried look.
At this time, Ah Jun, who was summoned back to reality, suddenly thought of a question after seeing his two companions, accommodation--oh, it was late, if he did not find a place, what if all the rooms were full?
"Children, why dont we stay in the palace tonight? Uncle Li..."
" not proper !"
At this moment, the Emperor who had escorted the Empress Dowager back to the palace had already returned. He then approached the children with a brilliant suggestion, only to be rejected by the Empress—creating a rather awkward situation. As the saying goes, A rulers words carry no jest, suggesting that in modern society, social hierarchies and gender distinctions have largely dissolved.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty... In my humble opinion, we should have the honored guests stay at the royal Yuelai Hotel, the closest to the palace, so as not to lose courtesy and avoid the fatigue of travel."
"Um!"
Oh... Alright, Uncle Li, you really think of everything... haha, then Im sorry to trouble you, please take the children to check in!
" yes !"
Yuelai... Thats not some random place to stay. Money doesnt help there! The residents are either high-ranking officials or prominent figures, and youd need to book six months in advance. The prices are ridiculously high—though Ive only stayed there half a time, haha. I heard this hotel was originally called Yuelai Inn, a time-honored brand with thousands of years of legacy!
Half a time?
"Well... hi, because at that time, I was still in my mothers belly!"
"Everyone, please!"
"Madam, you say this child is really good..."
Not bad... Hmph, it takes time to see the heart of a man!
"Come on, why are you acting so bossy? Still caring about the old ones..."
"Well, dont bring up the pot where its not open!"
"Hmm... Hey, have you noticed how our little Xiner, whos usually fearless, seems... kind of... helpless around that kid? Hmm... They should get along fine—looks like we finally have someone to keep an eye on her. Right? Haha... Ah, hmm... cough, cough..."
"Hmm... You still laugh? Youre all spoiled by you!"
Me? Fine, fine, Madam, please calm down—after all, Xiner is still a child. And youre so strict with her, with that bossy attitude. You need someone to protect her, or this little girl might end up with some issues...
"You have so much sense! You look like a slave to your daughter. How can you even look like a king? If I dont be strict, she will make a mess of it!"
This... hahaha, well, a daughter is her fathers little sweetheart, so of course she needs a little pampering. Hmm... with Xiao Lu taking care of her in the future, Xin er will be very happy. That child is truly a good one, quite charming. Dont you think?
"Theyre not a good match!"
" Oh ?"
"One is a king, the other is a minister. How can they be paired?"
"Hey! I thought... what kind of time is this? You still... Wait, you dont value this stuff the most?"
"Hmm... dont forget that if the top beam is not right, the bottom beam will be crooked!"
"This... ah... well, well, well, I wont say more. Well, madam, lets go back then..."
—Well... Ive finally completed all my training, and thankfully I havent let everyone down... But why hasnt my admission letter arrived yet? Has it been overdue and voided?
That night, a flood of emotions overwhelmed Ah Jun, leaving him restless and unable to sleep. He lay in bed for hours, his mind racing through the days events: the perilous wormhole adventure, the gardeners grandfathers offhand remark, the emperors warm hospitality versus the empresss icy demeanor, the tension of the trial and unexpected twists, Mao Qius approving nod, the empress dowagers mistaken affection, and the young princes innocent charm...
And then theres that little princess who became a petty rival through a misunderstanding. Though she appears violent, spoiled, and capricious, shes actually kind-hearted with a gentle, adorable, and elegant side. For some reason, I feel genuinely happy for her—maybe like Xiao Xi said, this is... affection? But its different from the TV drama. Whats the real reason behind this... I just cant figure it out!
So, after a sleepless night, he had to get up and sit on the bay window and look up at the sky--but in the imperial city, he could only see a few faint stars and a blurred crescent moon, just like Ah Juns confused and worried heart.
" bang !"
Suddenly, a bang outside the window brought new hope to the child who was still in a daze--was it a college ticket?
So Ah Jun immediately looked for the sound, and when he looked closely, there was indeed a letter of chicken feathers, stuck on the glass, fluttering its wings.
— Hmm... Here you come? Oh, no, how can it look so familiar! Well, I dont want to dwell on it...
So, he couldnt wait to open the window, and looked — oh? It wasnt the college ticket, it was...
It was only when Ah Jun came to the desk lamp with the letter and checked it carefully that he was surprised to find that although it was not a letter of admission, it was the pen pal who had not heard from him for a long time. Finally, she wrote to him!
Although it was not within my original expectation, but far beyond Ajuns expectation. To be honest, it was as pleasant as getting the admission letter, maybe even more exciting.
--Ah Jun, hello, Zhan Xinjia!
Did you finish the last challenge smoothly? I guess you must have no problem!
After receiving your letter, I wanted to reply to you as soon as possible, but I was afraid to disturb you, so I waited until now. Tomorrow is the New Years Eve. Are you already on your way back to your hometown? Take care on your way, and write to me when you get home!
I heard that the Beijing zhajiangmian and roast duck are especially delicious. If you havent returned yet, you can try them tomorrow... Also, the Great Wall is worth seeing!
Oh! Times running out, huh? Let me try baking duck – Ive never had it before. My dad always refuses to buy it when he travels for work... Oh, he even mentioned that admission notices might be delayed under special circumstances. As for the timeline... he said theyd arrive no later than the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month. Haha, hes really meticulous... So if I dont get it soon, its fine – it doesnt mean anything!
Well, then you better go to bed early. You have to rush to the Spring Festival travel rush tomorrow. Good night!
Happy New Year!
Small Dimple
—Hmm? How did she know I just finished my training... Oh, yeah, you probably guessed it since I mentioned it earlier. Little dimple, Happy New Year! I wonder when well meet again... Thank you for being there for me all this time. Youre the reason Ive been able to let out all those pent-up emotions. If fate allows, Id love to meet you again...
A Jun read the pen pals letter carefully, word by word. The content was deeply thoughtful and comforting, always offering him fresh perspectives and a sense of inner joy. Though they had never met, their hearts seemed to connect—understanding, appreciating, and resonating with each other. This made A Jun eagerly anticipate their first meeting.
--Of course, we should follow the circumstances, after all, it depends on the other persons will, if they dont want to, it will be embarrassing...
As he thought about it, the boys heart gradually calmed down. Then he felt his body sink, and the drowsiness that had been gone began to return. So Ah Jun carefully put away the letter and went to bed, for he had to travel again the next day.
— I dont know why His Majesty wants us to return to the palace early tomorrow... Whats the matter? The Empress looks rather displeased... Oh well, its eleven already, we must rest.