Ghostly Masked Prince Xiao: Pampering and Spoiling the Little Adorable Consort

(51) When the Iceberg Highness is Gentle

However, faced with that pair of familiar, innocent and pure eyes in front of him, his tightly clenched fist immediately loosened.

The habit that had formed for many years had almost made him toss this child out. Fortunately, he was able to stop himself in time. Otherwise with her small frame, he feared she wouldn't be able to withstand his hit.

He relaxed his stiff body, with one hand on her waist to prevent her from falling down. Her breathing gently brushed by the tip of his nose. He leaned on the back of the chair, his tone carrying a hint of a smile that no one detected, "As long as you know it, then it's good."

"Then can I walk horizontally like a crab in the future?" Perhaps it was because she had gotten used to Xiao Xu's closeness to her that Chu Qing-Yan had completely accepted her own ten-year-old identity. When she was young, her busy parents tossed her to her grandparents to be looked after. Her family had generations of literary reputation, hence, her upbringing was extremely strict. Even though she had a happy childhood, she was still often restricted. Also her parents were not by her side, so she didn't have anyone to act like a spoiled child to. She rarely enjoyed being a kid and the pleasures that a child should have. When Xiao Xu treated her like a child and put her on his knee, a feeling of nostalgia filled her heart, making her lower her vigilance. She couldn't help but hug his neck and smile in surprise, as she if had a powerful connection to intimidate people.

"You could. On the condition that it is done before this king's eyes." The childish face in front of him made the corner of his lips curve up into a shallow smile, but because the mask had covered his expression, Chu Qing-Yan could not see it clearly.

Uh, did that mean if she left his sight, she could be hacked to death at any minute?

Chu Qing-Yan swallowed her saliva, then she had better restrain herself, or else one day, if she wasn't before his eyes, she'd breathe her last.

As if having realized her thoughts, Xiao Xu extended his hand and poked her slim nose, thinking it was funny to say, "Have evil intentions but don't have the guts!"

Chu Qing-Yan heard this and puffed up both cheeks. She replied, unconvinced, "What if I'm not before Your Highness's eyes, wouldn't that mean my life would be bleak?"

"Are you saying this king doesn't have the power to protect you?" Having his abilities questioned, Xiao Xu's voice was overcast.

Chu Qing-Yan, having heard this, stuck out her tongue. Then, in a nice tone and manner, she hurriedly replied, "Qing-Yan was joking! Your Highness's military accomplishments are unrivalled, status is high and weighs heavy in importance. Who would dare to bully me!"

The capricious little face at this moment was fully displaying a 'currying favor' expression. Xiao Xu couldn't help but extend his hand to pinch her nose as punishment. In the end, he released her and let her go back to her own courtyard to play.

Chu Qing-Yan couldn't understand why he didn't go over with her, but she recalled that dinner was still an hour away. The other person was a noble prince, even if he was ordered to recuperate in the manor, he still wasn't like her who had nothing to do! As a result, she took her time to wander to the main courtyard.

The moment Chu Qing-Yan left, Xiao Xu's expression turned gloomy. He called in Bai Hu.

Bai Hu was originally busy in the front courtyard. He suddenly heard the prince had summoned him and couldn't help but have some doubts. Still, he immediately hurried over.

"Don't know what matters Your Highness wants to instruct this servant about that you summoned this servant?" Bai Hu bent his waist, face full of respect.