Zhang Xiaotao was initially overwhelmed by the surprise of Chen Xiao's sudden return. Now she heard the young Japanese man following Chen Xiao viciously giving orders to break people's legs - she didn't recognize Prince Boren, but he was proficient in it. She was of Japanese culture, but she could tell at a glance what Boren was wearing! That gold-rimmed chrysanthemum pattern is not something just anyone is qualified to wear!
Seeing that Boren's two men were already approaching the evil housekeeper in the yard, Zhang Xiaotao was stunned for a moment before shouting: "Ah! No!"
In desperation, she shouted once in Chinese and again in Japanese.
"Stop!" Boren then shouted and stopped the two men who rolled up their sleeves and were about to beat someone. He turned to Zhang Xiaotao and said with a pleasant smile: "Little Mistress, what are your orders?"
Zhang Xiaotao didn't listen carefully to the first call of "Master" before in her excitement, but this time she understood it clearly. She couldn't help but blushing on her pretty face, and hesitated: "You... what did you call me..."
At this moment, other attendants in the Akiyoshi Palace heard the noise here, and some people gathered over. From a distance, they saw the butler in the Akiyoshi Palace slumped in the courtyard with a disgraced face. Two of His Highness Boren's subordinates were rolling up their sleeves, thinking it was... Boren's men were beating the housekeeper, and they couldn't help but look panicked.
Although they are all children of the royal family, Japan naturally favors sons over daughters. In addition, Boren is one of the invisible future heirs to the throne, and his status in the royal family is naturally much higher than that of a prince-in-law (Japanese royal family rules, once a princess or other female royal family member marries, they will be He has officially lost his status as a member of the royal family and will no longer enjoy any preferential treatment as a member of the royal family!)
Boren looked at Zhang Xiaotao. He saw that Chen Xiao's attitude seemed to value this beautiful girl very much. He didn't know Zhang Xiaotao's identity at the moment. Looking at her clothes, he thought she was a female official in Qiuji Palace, but what she said was Chinese—Could it be Chiba’s Chinese teacher
However, this girl is very beautiful, and her relationship with Chen Xiao seems to be very close. Boren made up his mind that if Chen Xiao really liked this female officer, then he would take her from Chiba's men and send her to Chen Xiao based on his reputation. As a prince, asking for a female official was naturally not a big trouble.
The housekeeper was kicked by Chen Xiao and when he fell in the yard, luckily he hit the ground first buttocks. The injury was not serious, but he could not see clearly from the fall and his nose was bruised and his face was swollen. It's just that he has already recognized Boren. Prince Boren has a transcendent status among the younger generation of Japanese royal children. How could this butler not recognize him? Seeing that Boren was asking for someone to hit him, he didn't dare to stand up. He struggled and lay on the ground begging for mercy.
Zhang Xiaotao felt a little shy when she saw Prince Boren's half-smiling eyes. She finally broke away from Chen Xiao's arms and whispered: "Don't hit him... He is the subordinate of the prince after all. I... I just just said Misunderstanding, I..."
Chen Xiao's impression of Prince Satouchi and others was not very good when they were on the ship. After hearing Zhang Xiaotao's words, he just snorted and said nothing.
At this time, several people walked in from the corridor entrance of the courtyard. The attendants of Akiyoshi Palace who were gathered outside quickly stepped back, hid aside and bowed.
Prince Satouchi was wearing a moon-white kimono with his hair still disheveled. There were golden chrysanthemum patterns on the kimono and he walked at the front. Behind her, Takeuchi Yako, who always had a straight face, was still wearing a kodachi, and the last one was Tang Ying. Tang Ying was wearing a pink kimono, with a pair of bare feet stepping on wooden clogs. He walked with small steps, as if a gust of wind could blow him down, but he didn't look like he was killing people with his glare on the boat.
Miss Sato probably came back in a hurry. As soon as she entered the yard, she saw her housekeeper lying on the ground in the yard with a bruised nose and face, while two of Boren's men stood aside rubbing their hands. Her face suddenly darkened, and she walked over slowly, looking at Prince Boren with an obviously unhappy tone: "Brother Boren, did you come to my Qiuji Palace to teach my men a lesson?"
Prince Boren smiled faintly, looking somewhat embarrassed. As the saying goes, beating a dog depends on its owner. In order to please Chen Xiao, he asked someone to beat other people's housekeepers in the Qiuji Palace. It was a bit too arrogant. However, my younger sister has always been very close to the Shangchen family, and her relationship with me is only average, so I am not afraid of offending her. After pondering for a while, he shook his head and said: "This subordinate of yours is too unruly, and it is necessary to teach him a lesson."
Sato is not a tough character. After hearing this, although he was angry, he just had a sullen face and casually ordered someone to carry the housekeeper down.
Only then did she see Chen Xiao standing in the lobby with Zhang Xiaotao. She was stunned for a moment, with a smile on her face. But before she could say hello, Tang Ying behind her had already screamed in surprise. Voice: "Chen Xiaojun."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Ying had already rushed over and looked like she was about to run into Chen Xiao's arms.
Chen Xiao deliberately didn't even look at Miss Sato, but he was stern with Tang Ying - this girl also saved him when he was at sea and on the island. Looking at Tang Ying, her complexion has completely recovered. There is a healthy blush on her little face, and her eyes are staring at herself with surprise. However, her charming figure is wrapped in a kimono, and her delicate breasts can be vaguely seen. The arc seems more impressive than before...
Only then did a friendly smile appear on his face: "Hello, Tang Ying."
Sato was interrupted by Tang Ying, and Chen Xiao deliberately didn't even look at him. He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He hesitated slightly, wondering whether he should say hello first. Next to her, Takeuchi Yako originally hated Chen Xiao. Seeing the embarrassment of her master, she shouted sharply: "Miki! Come back quickly! You are so unruly in front of His Highness!"
Tang Ying seemed a little afraid of this sister, but after hesitating for a moment, she took another step closer to Chen Xiao and whispered: "Sister... my grandfather ordered me to follow Chen Xiaojun."
Takeuchi Yazi opened her mouth. Although she still had an angry look on her face, she did not dare to resist Takeuchi Fumzan's order.
Sato finally took a deep breath, walked up slowly, stood at the door of the lobby, looked at Chen Xiao squarely, bowed, and then said: "Chen Xiaojun, I'm so happy to see you back! Things at sea, Thank you for taking care of me, I can’t thank you enough!”
Chen Xiao glanced at her, then stepped away and turned his body sideways, indicating that he would not accept her courtesy. His mouth was lukewarm and his tone was cold: "I don't dare, I'm just a mere boy. I don't dare to be a prince in the royal family." Big gift.”
Boren looked at it and was overjoyed!
Originally, when he sent Chen Xiao here, he was murmuring that his sister had a very good relationship with the Shangchen family, and the old guy Takeuchi actually sent his granddaughter to be her attendant. Chen Xiao came to Kyoto to find Prince Satouchi, which was not good news for Boren who wanted to win Chen Xiao away from the Shangchen family camp.
Now it seems that the relationship between the two is not harmonious, and Chen Xiao seems to be somewhat hostile to Qianye. Boren was overjoyed, thinking of the housekeeper who bullied "Master's Wife" just now, and couldn't help but think to himself: It's all thanks to that bastard! Alas, it's a pity. If he had deliberately slowed down a few steps when he came in, Chen Xiao might have been even more angry when the housekeeper actually hit the girl, and the relationship with Qianye would have become even more tense.
Sato's face was a little ugly when Chen Xiao said something to her, but she still shook her head: "Thanks are always needed! When we were at sea, if it weren't for Chen Xiaojun's contribution..."
Chen Xiao's voice became even colder: "I told you, I can't afford it!"
Sato frowned, took a deep breath, and said in a gentle tone: "Chen Xiaojun, I don't know if I was rude to you... I can apologize to you!"
"Don't dare!" Chen Xiao smiled coldly: "I am just a Chinese citizen. You are the prince of the Japanese royal family. How can I deserve your apology!"
Sato's mind suddenly changed, thinking that Chen Xiao was still angry about what happened on the boat. While on the ship, Chen Xiao went to deal with the terrorists and entrusted Zhang Xiaotao to follow him. As a result, he was in a confused mood and did not pay attention to Zhang Xiaotao and asked her to leave.
Although it is not intentional on his own, it is always a guilty thing for someone to fight against the enemy outside in order to protect themselves and entrust their relatives and friends to take care of them, but he fails to take care of them.
She sighed and said softly: "Chen Xiaojun, if it is because of what happened on the ship, it is true that I failed your trust, and it is right for you to be angry. Fortunately, Miss Zhang Xiaotao was not injured. Later, she and Tang After Sakura escaped from danger at sea, I immediately sent someone to bring them back... "
Chen Xiao's tone was still cold: "Yes, in that case, I would like to thank you for taking care of Xiaotao. Thank you for leaving her as a maid in Qiuji Palace and giving her a temporary place to stay. Isn't that right? Thank you also. The housekeeper disciplined her harshly, right?"
When he said the word "maid", he deliberately deepened his tone.
No wonder Chen Xiao is so angry at the moment.
The experience at sea can be said to have been a few brushes with death. After experiencing several life and death wanderings, Zhang Xiaotao, a weak woman, never left Chen Xiao. It can be said that if Zhang Xiaotao had not insisted on not giving up Chen Xiao in those days, Chen Xiao would have died on the island!
That kind of unyielding feeling in times of crisis is really stronger than anything else for young people! After experiencing a disaster at sea, Zhang Xiaotao guarded Chen Xiao day and night, feeding and delivering water. He almost completely lost himself and devoted his whole body and soul to Chen Xiao. How could Chen Xiao be relieved from such strong feelings
As soon as Sato heard Chen Xiao's words, and then thought about it, he guessed a little bit.
She smiled bitterly: "Xiao Tao is my guest staying in Qiuyoshi Palace, how could she be some kind of maid..." But then she calmed down and saw the blue-grey kimono on Zhang Xiaotao, who was clearly her attendant in Qiuyoshi Palace. Clothes, why doesn't she understand the problem
Sato's expression suddenly changed, and he turned around and shouted: "What's going on? Miss Zhang Xiaotao is my guest! Who dressed the guest in such clothes!!"
Although there were a few attendants outside, they were all as silent as a chill, and no one could answer.
"Doesn't anyone know what's going on?"
Sato was furious in her heart. Although she may not really value Chen Xiao, Zhang Xiaotao was the person Chen Xiao entrusted to her after all. To receive such treatment from her, wouldn't it be a loss for her anyway? face? This time he was really angry. I asked again, but no one could answer. I couldn't help but glance at Takeuchi Yazi: "Yazi, do you know what's going on!?"
Takeuchi Yazi curled her lips, shook her head and said: "I have been following you, Your Highness..." After a pause, she seemed a little dissatisfied with Chen Xiao's arrogance, and whispered: "I am just a Chinese, what does it matter if I wear these clothes... "
"Shut up!"
Sato suddenly scolded Takeuchi Yako. Takeuchi Yazi was startled. His Highness had always been gentle and had never been angry with him or scolded him for anything. Today, you actually lost your temper in front of so many people
Sato's face was a little annoyed, and she turned to Chen Xiao and whispered: "I was indeed rude when I let Miss Zhang wear the clothes of a servant!" After saying that, she gave Zhang Xiaotao a serious look and nodded: " Miss Zhang Xiaotao, I’m sorry!”
Now that she has apologized, Chen Xiao can't say much more. After all, he is the prince of the royal family.
However, Boren next to him didn't seem to want the relationship between the two to be harmonious. He laughed deliberately and interjected: "Sister, when I came here, I saw your housekeeper reprimanding this young lady, as if he was about to hit her. If not, We came early... Sigh... I'm not telling you, you, the people in Qiuji Palace, should be disciplined well, so as not to fall into the royal family's decency."
Sato's expression immediately changed, he took a deep look at Boren, and said calmly: "Thank you for your advice, brother, but I, the people in the Akiyoshi Palace, will not bother my brother to teach me a lesson personally."
Only then did she understand why she saw her housekeeper lying on the ground as if he had been beaten when she came in just now.
She was not satisfied with this housekeeper in her heart, but she had a quiet and peaceful temperament, and she didn't care much about these things on weekdays, so she let the people below do it. If it was really his housekeeper who was rude to Zhang Xiaotao, then no matter what, it was his fault.
Although she meant to apologize, it was Boren who broke the news first. As a result, the situation became a bit delicate. If he just bowed his head and apologized again, and brought the housekeeper out to teach him a lesson, wouldn't it mean that he was afraid of Boren, and that he gave in because he was too afraid of Boren? Word spread that Prince Boren could run rampant in his Akiyoshi Palace, and his housekeeper would beat him whenever he asked, so where was his dignity
With this thought in his mind, he had a thought of protecting his shortcomings. He looked at Zhang Xiaotao and said, "I know about this, and I will discipline my subordinates well. Fortunately, Miss Zhang Xiaotao was not injured."
She looked at Boren again and said in a very cold tone: "Brother Boren, you have something important to do when you return to Kyoto this time, so I won't keep you here."
These words were already said in an extremely rude manner, and it was clear that he was sending guests away and driving them away. She had never been so tough and rude to others, and Boren was a little surprised, but then he smiled and said, "Okay, then I won't bother you either."
He glanced at Chen Xiao, and if he wanted to, he just took Chen Xiao away with him. As long as he took Chen Xiao away now, he could take advantage of today's unpleasant incident to remove Chen Xiao from the Chen family's camp. split out.
Chen Xiao also wanted to leave, but Sato suddenly said something else: "Chen Xiaojun, Tang Xin has already received news about your coming here today. Master Fan of Takeuchi Fumzan also knew about it. He had something to leave during the day and entrusted it to me. If you come, please be sure to keep you here, he will come here at night, and if he has anything to discuss with you, please be sure to show your favor."
Chen Xiao wanted to refuse. He looked at Zhang Xiaotao beside him. Zhang Xiaotao was a little confused and didn't know what to do. He looked at Tang Ying again, but Tang Ying had a pleading expression on her face and whispered: "Chen Xiaojun, grandpa I must have something important to do with you, please..."
After all, Prince Satouchi's face is not worth half a penny in Chen Xiao's heart, but Tang Ying's face must be given. After a slight hesitation, he nodded: "Okay!"
Then Chen Xiao said sternly to Prince Boren: "Your Highness Boren, thank you for taking care of me along the way. I have to stay here because I have something to do, so I won't go with you. I can't thank you enough for your kindness."
Boren was disappointed in his heart, but he didn't show any trace of it on his face. He just smiled and said, "What did Teacher Chen Xiao say? Kyoto is not big, so I will take time to visit Teacher Chen Xiao tomorrow!"
After saying that, he left in a graceful manner. Before leaving, he did not forget to say "Goodbye, little mistress" to Zhang Xiaotao on purpose, which made Zhang Xiaotao blush again, but she bit her lips and did not dare to respond.
After seeing Boren, Prince Satouchi seemed to understand that he and Chen Xiao were not talking right now, and there was no point in the two of them continuing to face each other in such an awkward manner. He simply ordered someone to arrange a room, settled Chen Xiao in to rest, and then took Takeuchi Yako with him. left. As for Tang Ying, she originally wanted to stay with Chen Xiao, but Takeuchi Yazi scolded her a few times, and then left aggrievedly.
Walking into the inner palace at the back, Sato walked in front, without stopping, and suddenly gave a gentle instruction: "The housekeeper sent someone to the palace hall to tell him that he was unruly and punish him. Let’s change my house to a housekeeper.”
Takeuchi Yazi responded softly.
Sato took two more steps, then suddenly stopped, turned around, and stared at Takeuchi Yazi. Her face was very stern. She was usually very close to Takeuchi Yazi, but now she suddenly stared at her with a straight face. Takeuchi Yazi made her feel a little nervous.
"Yazi, I hope you understand one thing: if you have kind thoughts, you should repay the kindness you receive! You should also be more magnanimous as a person! Don't do some unpleasant things behind my back in the future. I don't like this. I understand. ?"
Takeuchi Yazi's face turned pale and she nodded awkwardly.
…
The room arranged by Chen Xiao is located behind the hillside near Akiyoshi Palace. It is a Japanese-style low house, but the air is very refreshing. Standing under the eaves, you can see the greenery on the hillside, and there is also a faint stream flowing from the mountain. Winding down.
Zhang Xiaotao followed Chen Xiao. She was just surprised when they met for the first time. Now that they were alone together, she suddenly felt nervous.
How should the relationship between myself... and this Chen Xiao be positioned
To be honest, when I was bullied just now, Chen Xiao suddenly fell from the sky, kicked the villain away, and held him in his arms. The warm sense of security in that moment was really intoxicating!
And Chen Xiao's heroic appearance on the boat, standing up in times of crisis and saving so many people... On the island, those thugs came to the deserted island, and a group of old and weak women here might be about to be poisoned, and Chen Xiao Xiaoque suddenly stood up and beat those people away with ruthless means. In the end, Chen Xiao's tall back, covered in blood, stood there, but the shadow was deeply carved into Zhang Xiaotao's face like a knife. In my heart!
Also, this young man is probably no older than me... He was almost dead in the desert island cave, but why did he still look so calm and composed when facing death? It seems that the calmness and calmness cannot be simply measured by the word "brave". Even when he was dying, the smile on the corner of Chen Xiao's mouth seemed to have never disappeared...
Such a mysterious young man...
"What are you thinking about?" Chen Xiao looked around the room and then at the scenery on the hillside outside. He turned his head and looked at Zhang Xiaotao with his head lowered in thought with a complicated expression. He walked over and gently held his hand. Putting his arm on Zhang Xiaotao's shoulder, Wen Yan asked, "What's wrong?"
"You..." Zhang Xiaotao raised his head with a complicated expression: "Chen Xiao, who are you?"
This question was never asked on the ship and had no chance to be asked on the island, but now, it was finally asked.
There is no doubt that Chen Xiao's powerful skills on the boat are almost like Superman's, and he also retains a trace of aloofness even in the face of death. Zhang Xiaotao has already understood in his heart that this guy is not an ordinary person, he should be mysterious.
Chen Xiao smiled and pulled Zhang Xiaotao to sit down. The two sat side by side under the eaves. Looking at the hillside in the distance, Chen Xiao said softly: "My name is Chen Xiao. I just passed the 18th in May this year." First birthday... Haha, don't stare, I am really less than nineteen years old, a little younger than you. I am from N City, right now, and I am still studying at Kidd College in N City. In my spare time, I I work part-time in a coffee shop as a manager. My parents have passed away and I don’t have any relatives. Uh... I just live with a few friends now."
Chen Xiao's tone was very light, and he simply stated what could be revealed about his identity.
Zhang Xiaotao couldn't help but look even weirder after hearing this!
Under nineteen? ! student? Working in a coffee shop? !
It is difficult to associate the man who stood up in times of crisis and protected many old and weak women like a patron saint with such an identity...
After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Xiaotao raised her head and stared at Chen Xiao: "I think it's better to explain some things clearly to you."
Chen Xiao touched his nose, but his eyes became softer: "Yes, I understand."
"I..." Zhang Xiaotao took a deep breath and gathered up her courage, but she still felt guilty - it was really ridiculous. When she was on the island, she had already said that we would live and die together, but now she felt guilty. .
After trying hard to calm down, Zhang Xiaotao bravely met Chen Xiao's eyes: "I like you, ah no... I, I, I love you!"
Chen Xiao was not too surprised. Everything he had experienced on the island no longer needed words to express. He nodded: "I know."
"What about you? Do you like me?" Zhang Xiaotao originally wanted to ask "Do you love me", but for some reason, when the words came to his lips, he was a little afraid, so he settled for the next best thing and replaced the word "love" with Became "like".
Chen Xiao looked at Zhang Xiaotao. This is a clean and comely face. The eyes are flexible and have the youthful look of a young girl.
And... I remembered the mischievous and mischievous smile when she thought she was Japanese and deliberately cursed herself in Chinese in the elevator when the two first met.
And... um, by the way, this girl also claimed to be "wearing two pairs of underwear".
Chen Xiao's silence made Zhang Xiaotao panic immediately. She was only twenty years old this year and had no emotional experience. After she expressed herself, the other party's silence naturally caused great pressure on her.
Seeing the panic flashing in Zhang Xiaotao's eyes, Chen Xiao sighed inwardly.
Putting aside all other factors, this beautiful girl in front of me, she...
She is willing to die for herself!
She is willing to die with him!
Perhaps many couples would say such things when they are in a passionate relationship and pledge each other to each other.
However, among the millions of men and women in the world, how many can really do this when things come to a head
The man in front of me really hugged him and said the three words "I won't leave" like a vow! !
After a few seconds of silence...
"Yes, I do." This was Chen Xiao's answer: "I like you!"
…
After hearing this answer, Zhang Xiaotao seemed to be discouraged all of a sudden. This was a kind of exhaustion like the aftermath of a disaster when the tension finally faded away and he relaxed.
She sat blankly for a while, then suddenly jumped up again, jumped up and stood in front of Chen Xiao, pouted her lips, and shouted aggrievedly: "It's so unromantic!!!"
She suddenly regained her true colors and regained the temperament of the girl who played pranks in the elevator. She stretched out her hand to gently pinch Chen Xiao's arm, acting like a little girl acting coquettishly: "It's so unromantic! Do you know? I've been there since I was a child. Just imagine that when you express your love, it should be... "
She was suddenly at a loss for words, hesitated a few times, and said arrogantly: "No matter! Anyway, it should be ten times more romantic than the current scene!"
As she said that, she looked a little frustrated, plopped down next to Chen Xiao, dragged her chin with her hands, and muttered in frustration: "Oh... it's so boring... I like you, do you like me? Yes! Wow!" It’s so simple, so pale…”
Chen Xiao looked at the girl beside him chirping like a magpie, and suddenly a surge of tenderness and pity surged through his heart.
She remembered that in the cave, her lips were chapped, but she kept the precious fresh water to herself. And using fingers that were bruised by the rough gravel, he would bring sand crabs to his mouth... And at night, he would gently hug his injured and weak self and sleep against the cold wall of the cave. The coldness of the cave walls was blocked by her delicate and soft body, but he could enjoy the warmth of the girl's arms with peace of mind...
I walked around the gate of hell several times, and every time I woke up, the first thing I saw was this face!
Thinking of this, Chen Xiao suddenly felt a sudden change in his heart and stood up. Regardless of Zhang Xiaotao's exclamation, he put one hand around her neck and the other from under her knees, and gently hugged her up. Then he jumped up to the roof.
On the pointed roof, Chen Xiao held Zhang Xiaotao in his arms and sat on the eaves. The sun was almost setting at the moment, and the setting sun was shining slantly. The trees on the mountain were green, dotted with some unknown flowers and plants.
Zhang Xiaotao's face was flushed and her breathing was a little rapid. She leaned her head in Chen Xiao's arms and looked up at Chen Xiao's eyes in a daze.
"You like romance, right?" Chen Xiao's voice became extremely soft in Zhang Xiaotao's ears.
Then, he suddenly let go of one hand and waved it lightly.
Zhang Xiaotao felt like a flower bloomed in front of his eyes, and suddenly countless flowers and leaves floated up from the vegetation around the house. The countless green leaves and pink flowers were lifted up by an invisible force and floated around the two of them. Flying all over the sky, like countless butterflies.
The setting sun shone over, bringing the figures of the man and the girl tightly together. Zhang Xiaotao felt intoxicated. At this moment, she was lying in the arms of her sweetheart, with petals flying all around, and she felt that her heart was pounding like a deer. , at this moment, I am really willing to die!
Chen Xiao looked into Zhang Xiaotao's eyes. The girl was as tender as water, her body was limp in Chen Xiao's arms, and her eyes had turned into water.
Chen Xiao raised his hand to gently tuck the messy hair on her forehead, then finally lowered his head and kissed Zhang Xiaotao deeply on her cherry lips.
Zhang Xiaotao's body felt like an electric shock. Her delicate body froze at first, and then softened again. A pair of small hands grabbed at Chen Xiao's neck helplessly, and finally tightly hooked Chen Xiao's neck. She was so nervous that her delicate fingers became stiff. , the only subconscious action was to hook Chen Xiao's neck tightly, and never let go...
At this moment, Zhang Xiaotao was already in a state of intoxication, and her soul might have flown to the sky.
While he was in a state of confusion, he heard this man whispering softly in his ear.
"I will never let you down!"