"Hm?"
The Elder Princess's shout immediately drew the attention of everyone in the courtyard.
Some followed the sound and looked toward the Elder Princess at the window.
The others turned their gazes to Chu Qingci, who had already leaped onto the eaves.
Under those strange looks, Chu Qingci paused slightly, a flicker of awkwardness crossing his face.
That junior sister of mine definitely did it on purpose!
Chu Qingci immediately dropped swiftly into his own courtyard.
"Hahaha!"
Leaning over the windowsill, the Elder Princess watched Chu Qingci's retreating figure and couldn't help giggling.
After a good while, the Elder Princess withdrew her gaze, straightened her somewhat disheveled dress, then opened the door and walked out as though nothing had happened.
Once outside, she found Chen Jian, Tang Ningshuang, and even several Hidden Edge Sect disciples all looking at her.
"What are you looking at me for?"
The Elder Princess faltered slightly, her cheeks flushing, before feigning composure. "I'm a maid. Is there a problem with me attending to Jiang Xiaobai?"
No sooner had she spoken than the Elder Princess realized her explanation sounded a little off. She hastily added, "Pah, I was just... giving his shoulders a little massage, that's all!"
"Don't you dare get the wrong idea!"
With that, the Elder Princess walked aside, but the flush on her face never faded.
"She'd have been better off not explaining!"
Inside the room, Jiang Xiaobai had heard every word from outside, and helplessness filled his face.
What does she mean, don't get the wrong idea?
She's practically reminding everyone, "Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking!"
Ah!
Jiang Xiaobai rubbed his forehead and braced himself against the bed to sit up, but barely moving made him suck in a breath of cold air.
Jiang Xiaobai lowered his head and looked at