Scrub, scrub, scrub...
Xie Jinhuan earnestly scrubbed A Piao's back, unaware that anyone was approaching. Only when the door opened did he abruptly come to his senses. His expression stiffened slightly as he glanced down at the ledge of the bath, then toward the two beauties in the doorway.
"Uh..."
Nai Duo cautiously entered and looked around.
"Young Master Xie, what are you...?"
Thinking that A Piao really was mischievous, Xie Jinhuan quickly straightened and casually wiped the ledge a few times.
"I accidentally dirtied the ledge while washing just now. I was just wiping it down..."
Just wiping it down?
Zhao Ling felt that even if Xie Jinhuan were bathing her, he might not scrub with such enthusiasm!
Still, there was nothing unusual about him otherwise. Men acting a little crazy in private was normal, so she did not expose him, merely looking him over...
Only to discover that Xie Jinhuan had bathed without clothes. Standing in the pool now, he displayed his flawless physique in full-and was pointing his spear at her!
Splash!
Realizing something was wrong, Xie Jinhuan quickly crouched back into the water, looking rather embarrassed.
"Your Highness, what brings you here?"
Duoduo's cheeks burned, but she still knew how to read the room.
"Her Highness couldn't sleep and wanted to have a few more drinks with you, Young Master Xie. I'll fetch the wine."
With that, she dashed out like the wind.
Zhao Ling had come seeking pleasure. Although she was a little nervous, she still displayed the boldness befitting the Eldest Princess, turning with graceful steps.
"You found an opportunity for me, and I haven't thanked you yet. I wanted to discuss how to request a reward for you from the Imperial Court. Do you have time now?"
"How could I not? Let me