Chapter 69

Because in both her past and present lives, she has never liked anyone, let alone been in a relationship.

She didn't even know what it felt like to like someone.

She simply felt that she really liked the two girls.

She really wanted to talk to them.

When we don't see each other, I feel a sense of longing.

I think of them whenever I see something.

After reading the two prompts on the system panel, Xiao Minghuang understood.

She knew that she had truly fallen for both girls.

It's not the kind of liking that comes between friends.

It's not a matter of familial affection.

It's definitely not just sisterly affection.

This kind of liking is the most intense; it's the kind of liking where you want to cultivate together with them.

Xiao Minghuang's cheeks flushed.

"So, it turns out, I really did like them..."

She murmured softly, her gaze gradually clearing, no longer filled with doubt, confusion, or hesitation; her eyes became firm and resolute.

She didn't just like one of the two girls; she liked them both. She didn't just want one of them; she wanted them both!

She wanted them all to stay by her side, to be with them forever, and never to be separated.

Her eyes shone with a dazzling light, filled with unwavering determination.

But after the initial excitement subsided, Xiao Minghuang gradually calmed down, and a wave of doubts arose in her heart.

She knew that although this was a fantasy world where the strong were respected, many ancient moral concepts were still deeply rooted.

For example, same-sex relationships are usually considered incorrect.

She didn't care what others thought.

What Xiao Minghuang cared about was whether Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu would care about these issues.

Especially Lin Wanqiu, who comes from a prestigious family and must have received a traditional and conservative education from a young age. What if she is unwilling to accept this love that transcends worldly conventions?

Xiao Minghuang fell into deep thought.

She couldn't think of answers to these questions yet.

"Never mind, let nature take its course. Since I've already fallen for both of them, I'll try my best to win their hearts."

Xiao Minghuang murmured softly, her tone revealing a hint of determination.

She then turned her attention to the system.

Below the first two lines of text, there are many more opportunities, but most of them are white opportunities. With Xiao Minghuang's current cultivation level, even if he obtains them, they will not have much impact on improving his cultivation.

It's a bit like a chicken rib—tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away.

Xiao Minghuang had no interest in these opportunities; she merely glanced at them before looking away.

After looking around, only the two girls beside her could be considered to have a truly unique and golden opportunity.

"Fate is truly wondrous..."

Xiao Minghuang sighed and then closed the system panel.

She immediately returned to the Imperial Palace.

"This 'Heavenly Refining Art' should be delivered to Ruoshui as soon as possible."

Imperial Palace, Enshrinement Courtyard.

At this moment, Ye Ruoshui did not continue refining pills, but sat cross-legged on the futon, recovering the spiritual energy in her body.

Sensing that Xiao Minghuang had returned, Ye Ruoshui opened her eyes, looked at her, and gave her a sweet smile.

Seeing Ye Ruoshui's smile, Xiao Minghuang's mood instantly brightened, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Having just realized her feelings, seeing Ye Ruoshui made her even happier.

In less than fifteen minutes, the same scene, but a different mindset, evoked completely different emotions in her.

Before, I was filled with anxiety and confusion, but now I only feel joy and satisfaction.

Ye Ruoshui stood up, smiled, and walked towards Xiao Minghuang, saying:

"Is there something you need, Your Highness?"

Seeing Ye Ruoshui's adorable appearance, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but feel a teasing urge. She gently stroked the little girl's delicate, white nose and chuckled:

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Upon hearing Xiao Minghuang's words, Ye Ruoshui's pretty face flushed slightly, and she muttered something sweetly.

"That's not what they meant at all..."

After a short while, Ye Ruoshui suddenly felt that His Highness seemed much more lively.

Although His Highness had always been very gentle with her, he always carried a hint of coldness and aloofness, as if he could never truly enter her heart.

But this seemingly casual gesture gave Ye Ruoshui a completely different feeling.

Although she was not as insightful or as intelligent as Lin Wanqiu, she could clearly sense other people's emotions. Therefore, she was able to grasp even the slightest difference between His Highness just now and His Highness now.

Therefore, Ye Ruoshui's mood also became pleasant, with a slight upturn of her lips, a smile on her eyebrows, and bright, sparkling eyes.

Seeing Ye Ruoshui becoming increasingly beautiful and charming, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, then she smiled and said:

"Silly girl."

Xiao Minghuang reached out and gently patted Ye Ruoshui's head, his eyes filled with doting affection.

She immediately took out the Heavenly Refining Art from her bosom and handed it to Ye Ruoshui.

"Ruoshui, this cultivation technique is called the <Heavenly Refining Art>, and it should be somewhat beneficial to your practice."

"Ah?"

Ye Ruoshui was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously took the golden book. After a quick glance, she discovered that it was a mid-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique, and a rather unorthodox one at that. It rarely mentioned killing techniques and devoted most of its content to explaining alchemy and related knowledge.

For alchemists, this cultivation technique was undoubtedly the best choice, and Ye Ruoshui felt a surge of joy.

"Thank you for bestowing the Dharma upon me, Your Highness!"

Ye Ruoshui clutched the golden book tightly to her chest, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling like stars, and even her pink lips looked vibrant and luscious.

Seeing Ye Ruoshui's charming and lovely appearance, Xiao Minghuang's heart was slightly touched, and he felt his heart beat a few beats faster.

She gently clenched her fist, staring intently into Ye Ruoshui's eyes, and asked with a smile:

"Sister has given Ruoshui so many gifts, how can Ruoshui repay her?"

Ye Ruoshui thought for a moment. In her heart, she had already decided on Xiao Minghuang and was determined to be His Highness's maid for the rest of her life. Therefore, she would agree to any request Xiao Minghuang made without hesitation.

She tilted her head back, looked at Xiao Minghuang's pretty face, and asked earnestly:

"What does Your Highness wish Ruoshui to do?"

Seeing Ye Ruoshui's serious expression, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but cough lightly. She had only intended to tease the little girl, but she hadn't expected the other party to take it seriously.

However, this is actually a good thing.

"Why don't you kiss your sister instead of just letting Ruoshui?"

Xiao Minghuang looked at Ye Ruoshui with a smile, a mischievous glint in his eyes, and said in a deliberately wicked tone.

She deliberately teased Ye Ruoshui.

Upon hearing Xiao Minghuang's words, Ye Ruoshui was slightly taken aback. Then, two blushes appeared on her pretty cheeks, and she lowered her eyes shyly, not daring to look directly into Xiao Minghuang's eyes.

But it quickly vanished, replaced by a resolute expression.

Ye Ruoshui raised her eyes and said earnestly:

"Ruoshui am willing, I only hope that Your Highness will not find it objectionable!"

After saying that, Ye Ruoshui tiptoed and leaned closer.

Seeing that Ye Ruoshui was getting serious, Xiao Minghuang felt a little flustered. She had only wanted to tease the little girl and wasn't prepared at all.

However, once the words were spoken, they couldn't be taken back, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

In the blink of an eye, Ye Ruoshui's fair and rosy face was getting closer and closer to Xiao Minghuang could smell the faint fragrance emanating from Ye Ruoshui.

Xiao Minghuang saw that Ye Ruoshui's eyes were tightly closed, her eyelashes trembling slightly, like a frightened child, with a look of tension in her eyes.

A wave of pity welled up in Xiao Minghuang's heart. She gently pulled down Ye Ruoshui's shoulder, then stretched out her right arm and tightly wrapped it around Ye Ruoshui's slender waist.

The distance between the two suddenly closed, so close that they could feel each other's breath.

"Ruoshui..."

"Um..."

Ye Ruoshui opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping across them. Her clear, beautiful eyes met those same clear, unwavering eyes before her, and her heart pounded wildly.

Xiao Minghuang's voice seemed to have a magical power, making her feel particularly at ease and secure. She felt as if she were soaking in a hot spring, warm and comfortable.

In an instant.

Ye Ruoshui felt a surge of impulse welling up inside her.

She suddenly kissed Xiao Minghuang's cherry lips.

"Hmm..."

Xiao Minghuang's eyes widened in disbelief.

She had expected Ye Ruoshui to kiss her cheek or the corner of her mouth.

But unexpectedly, she[~|

An indescribable feeling filled Xiao Minghuang's heart; her heart pounded wildly, and a surge of emotion welled up from the depths of her soul.

Although she had kissed Ye Ruoshui before, it was always her initiative. Being passively accepted like this was a novel experience.

She felt a moist, slippery sensation on her lips, tinged with a sweet taste.

Her lips were burning hot, as if they were being scorched by flames, making Xiao Minghuang's heart skip a beat.

With her eyes closed, Xiao Minghuang Ye Ruoshui felt the warm, soft touch of lips against each other, as if their hearts were about to leap out of their chests.

She couldn't help but reach out and tightly wrap her arms around Ye Ruoshui's Ye Ruoshui waist, holding her close in her embrace. Their two soft, delicate bodies were so close that they could almost hear each other's heartbeats and breaths.

Ye Ruoshui's lips were soft and sweet, like sweet mountain spring water.

She slowly closed her eyes, emptied her mind, and savored the purest flavor in the world.

In an instant.

Xiao Minghuang seemed to remember something.

She vaguely remembered that at a banquet in Beiyang City, she got so drunk that she was unconscious, and it was Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu who settled her down.

That night, she seemed to have drunk spring water with a similar taste.

At that moment, it was as if a lock had been opened in her heart, and she instantly recalled fragments of memories from that night.

She remembered.

Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu helped her to bed, and then, while she was still drunk and unconscious...

Secretly...

I kissed her lips...

Xiao Minghuang felt conflicted; she had unknowingly lost her first kiss.

Although the two girls she liked were the ones who stole her first kiss.

However, this also left Xiao Minghuang with some regret.

While pondering.