TFWYH – Chapter 807 Mother and Daughter Enter the Palace

When Gu Xiyan noticed Huangfu Xiao looking at her, she shyly lowered her head.

A faint blush spread across her earlobes beneath her jet-black hair as she said in a delicate voice,

“Your Highness… I’m so sorry. I think I’ve twisted my ankle.”

Huangfu Xiao chuckled softly, a hint of amusement flashing through his eyes.

“Then shall I escort you home?”

As a prince, he’d lost count of how many times women had deliberately “bumped into” him.

He had seen tricks like Gu Xiyan’s countless times.

It wasn’t a particularly clever scheme.

As for why she was doing this…

Given the recent scandal surrounding the “Yan Concubines” throughout the capital, the reason was obvious enough.

Ordinarily, he wouldn’t have paid any attention to such a crude attempt.

But…

He was in an exceptionally foul mood today.

Perhaps venting a little wouldn’t hurt.

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

Gu Xiyan’s face flushed crimson, completely oblivious to the contempt hidden in his eyes.

After the coachman helped her into the carriage, she found herself alone with Huangfu Xiao.

Her heart pounded wildly.

What… what should I say?

Will His Highness accept me?

The more she thought about it, the more nervous she became.

Unable to think of anything meaningful, she simply made awkward conversation while inching closer to him.

“Your Highness has just come from the palace?”

“Mm.”

“I’m sorry for causing you trouble. I was walking too hastily and didn’t notice your carriage.”

“It’s nothing. We happen to be going the same way.”

“Thank you, Your Highness. You’re such a kind person.”

“Am I?”

Huangfu Xiao looked at the woman who had gradually moved to his side, the corners of his lips curling into a teasing smile.

Without warning, he wrapped an arm around her slender waist.

“Your Highness!”

Gu Xiyan cried out in surprise.

Leaning closer, Huangfu Xiao smiled playfully.

“You like me?”

“Or rather…”

“You want me to save you from your predicament?”

Hearing that, Gu Xiyan bit her lower lip and shyly lowered her head again.

Her silence was as good as an admission.

Huangfu Xiao lifted her chin.

Without another word, he kissed her.

Having long been surrounded by wives and concubines, he was far more experienced than the innocent Gu Xiyan.

Before long, she was left utterly dazed by his advances.

A trace of disdain flashed across Huangfu Xiao’s eyes as he reached to pull open her robes.

…

Outside the carriage, the coachman rolled his eyes.

While inwardly cursing Gu Xiyan for truly being shameless, he tactfully slowed the horses until the carriage eventually came to a complete stop in a quiet spot.

Inside, Huangfu Xiao smiled faintly.

He suddenly released her and calmly began straightening his own clothes.

Gu Xiyan froze for a moment.

After hesitating, she hurriedly adjusted her own clothing as well.

At the same time, she couldn’t help wondering if she had somehow failed to please him.

Was His Highness dissatisfied?

But… this was exactly what Mother had taught me…

By the time Gu Xiyan had finished her anxious thoughts, Huangfu Xiao had already composed himself.

The carriage had also come to a stop.

He spoke casually,

“We’ve arrived at the Prime Minister’s residence.”

“Miss Gu, you may return now.”

“Huh?”

Gu Xiyan looked utterly bewildered.

Without thinking, she blurted out,

“You’re… sending me back already?”

“What else?”

Huangfu Xiao let out a light laugh.

As he looked at her, the contempt in his eyes was no longer concealed.

“Did Miss Gu imagine that instead of returning to the Prime Minister’s residence…”

“…she would be accompanying me back to the Eldest Prince’s residence?”

“I… I can go back to the Eldest Prince’s residence with Your Highness?”

Completely failing to recognize the sarcasm in his words, Gu Xiyan’s face lit up with joy.

Huangfu Xiao smiled.

This time…

He genuinely laughed.