Chapter 716

Xue Lingjun turned and left, but Hu Xiaotian secretly warned himself in his heart: he must not be deceived by appearances; Princess Xue Lingjun is certainly not a simple person; she would not send Jianping over for no reason just to serve him; could his behavior have aroused her suspicion? So she arranged for Jianping to come, to use the opportunity of serving him to investigate whether this eunuch of his is real or fake.

Jianping whispered, "Sir Hu, you have heard the Princess's words; I hope you will not make things difficult for me."

Hu Xiaotian still could not figure out where he had revealed a flaw; was he being overly suspicious, or had Princess Xue Lingjun truly noticed? If he persisted, it would surely arouse greater suspicion in others; for now his only plan was to risk using the raise Yin and shrink Yang technique once more—indeed, many skills never burden one, as the saying goes. At the start of his entry into the palace, Quan De'an had entrusted him with the raise Yin and shrink Yang art, which finally found another use.

Jianping had already walked over and said softly, "Jianping will undress you, Sir." Her eyes held spring, her voice gentle and moving; after all, she is a maid beside the Princess, having been influenced by being close to the peerless beauty Xue Lingjun, she has inevitably learned a few levels of her soul‑stealing arts.

Hu Xiaotian said, "Perhaps it's not necessary then?"

Jianping coquettishly said, "Sir Hu, you have worked hard and achieved great merit; it is also my honor to be able to do something for you." Her pair of hands had already fallen on Hu Xiaotian's waist, her delicate body intentionally or unintentionally pressing close to his back, exhaling like orchids, her gentle breath brushing his ears like a spring breeze, truly intoxicating; yet Hu Xiaotian was not bewitched by her soft words, his mind clear and bright—it seemed Jianping was almost certainly trying to probe his true nature. Xue Lingjun, Xue Lingjun! I just saved your older brother, and yet you suspect me and send a little palace maid to test me, thinking this would uncover my cards—you're underestimating me too much.

Hu Xiaotian said, "Well... that's really embarrassing."

Jianping had already untied his belt from behind; Hu Xiaotian raised his hands, closed his eyes, and entered a state of blankness in his mind, instantly discarding all selfish thoughts. He circulated the mysterious art, and when he had previously gone to Mount Piaomiao to visit the Retired Emperor and encountered a physical examination, he had used the raise Yin and shrink Yang technique afterward and then dared not use it again, nor was there any need to; although the last time he used this technique it had gone smoothly, he still encountered some trouble afterward. Fortunately, Baobao personally took action, and after much calling he finally emerged.

If there were no other way, Hu Xiaotian would not resort to this method; deep down he still feels some apprehension, worrying that if he shrinks in, and then refuses to show his head again, wouldn't that be trouble?

Jianping helped him take off his outer robe and inner garments, all the way down to his underpants, and discovered that Hu Xiaotian was actually wearing three layers of underpants; Hu Xiaotian wasn't doing this because he feared the cold, but because he worried that wearing too little might cause an accidental arousal, which could easily expose him.

Jianping helped him take off his clothes layer by layer; after all, as a palace maid serving people, her technique was very professional and skilled. While undressing, she deliberately moved to stand in front of Hu Xiaotian, facing this beautiful maid; the vigorous Hu Xiaotian had to forcibly suppress his instinctive urges, to play his eunuch role well—a considerable challenge.

Hu Xiaotian gave an embarrassed smile and said thick‑skinned, "Besides my parents and the eunuch who castrated me, no one has ever seen me like this."

Jianping's pretty face grew redder, she pouted her cherry lips and said, "I have never seen a man's body either." As she spoke, the blush had already spread to the base of her neck.

Hu Xiaotian secretly sneered, "I wouldn't believe you for a moment; no wonder Princess Xue Lingjun trusts you so much—it turns out this girl is full of lies, too bad for you that you've run into me."

Hu Xiaotian walked over to the bathtub, Jianping followed his steps, supporting his arm; gazing at Hu Xiaotian's healthy physique and well‑defined muscles, Jianping secretly marveled, how could such a fit body not make a girl's heart race? Moreover, Hu Xiaotian also has a handsome face and eloquent speech that could charm anyone to death—it's a pity that such an almost perfect man is actually a eunuch. Jianping witnessed this firsthand and felt deep regret.

Hu Xiaotian sat in the bathtub, the warm water soothing his skin, extremely comfortable; performing surgery on the Emperor of Da Yong, to say he wasn't at all nervous would be impossible; soaking in hot water to relax his muscles and ease his nerves was truly a rare pleasure, especially with such a gorgeous, charming little palace maid attending him.

Jianping's boneless hands were soft; she said softly, "Sir Hu, would you like me to give you a head massage to help you relax?"

Hu Xiaotian nodded; Jianping took a leather pad and hooked it on the edge of the tub, Hu Xiaotian rested his head on it; Jianping's technique was gentle yet rhythmic, the pressure just right, Hu Xiaotian closed his eyes and was about to moan in comfort. Having someone attend to him really is nice—no need to do anything himself—and Jianping washed every inch of his body spotless, then took out a gold pair of scissors and carefully trimmed his fingernails and toenails.

After wrapping himself in a towel, he came to the large bed prepared for him; Jianping had him lie flat on his stomach, applied an ice‑skin‑jade‑bone lotion to his body, then spread her legs and straddled him; Hu Xiaotian felt this bliss, never imagining that even in this era there existed a full service of horse‑back massage plus oil rub.

While Hu Xiaotian was enjoying himself, he heard the door being lightly knocked, then someone entered—it was Princess Xue Lingjun accompanied by two young eunuchs, who took the bathtub away. Jianping had wanted to get off Hu Xiaotian, but the Princess gave her a look meaning she should continue. Smiling, she came to sit beside the bed; her body was smeared with something unknown, giving off a fragrant, very alluring scent; Hu Xiaotian turned his face away and laughed, "Princess, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Hu Xiaotian was enjoying himself when he heard the door being lightly knocked, then someone walked in—it was Xue Lingjun with two little eunuchs, who took the bathtub away. Jianping originally wanted to get down from Hu Xiaotian's body, but Xue Lingjun gave her a look, meaning to let her continue. Lingjun sister came to the bedside smiling brightly and sat down; she had something applied on her body, unknown what, giving off a fragrant, very tempting scent. Hu Xiaotian turned his face away and smiled, saying, "Lingjun sister, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"How is the Emperor?"

Princess Xue Lingjun smiled and said, "All aspects of his vital signs are stable; he just woke up a little while ago, and now he's asleep again."

Hu Xiaotian said, "Princess, go rest; I'll stay here on watch, nothing will happen."

Princess Xue Lingjun nodded, her gaze sweeping over Hu Xiaotian's bare back, secretly amazed at how developed his muscles were; it must be from persistent training, no wonder he could defeat the junior sect master of the Sword Palace, Qiu Mu Bai. She said meaningfully, "How is Jianping's technique?"

Xue Lingjun nodded, her gaze sweeping over Hu Xiaotian's bare back, secretly amazed in her heart: "How could this kid's muscles be so developed? It seems he must have been persisting in training; no wonder he could defeat the Sword Palace Junior Sect Leader Qiu Mumubai." She said meaningfully: "How is Jianping's technique?"

That sentence made Jianping blush; she increased the pressure on her hands a bit more, and Hu Xiaotian let out a comfortable moan, his voice sounding rather… lewd.

Princess Xue Lingjun bit her cherry lip and laughed, "You like Jianping so much; why don't I give her to you? From now on let her attend to your bathing and dressing every day, and give you massages—would that be alright?"

Hu Xiaotian actually said, "Good! Thank you for your kindness, Princess; I would be remiss to refuse."

Princess Xue Lingjun hadn't expected him to agree so readily; her expression showed slight surprise, and Jianping's hand paused for a moment on Hu Xiaotian's back—though a tiny motion, it fully revealed her inner nervousness.

At this moment Hu Xiaotian burst out laughing, "Just joking—a gentleman does not take what others love; sister, you like Jianping so much, how could I bear to take her away from you? Still, being so understanding and considerate really makes my heart flutter a bit. Too bad I'm a eunuch; I cannot give Jianping happiness."

Princess Xue Lingjun said, "Brother Hu Xiaotian must regret being a eunuch." She wasn't really intending to give Jianping to Hu Xiaotian; she had just been regretting, and fortunately Hu Xiaotian was only joking with her, so now she dare not say anything about giving Jianping to him under any circumstances.

Hu Xiaotian said, "Hard to put into words." He gestured for Jianping to stop, sat up from the bed, and his splendid physique was fully revealed before Princess Xue Lingjun; her gaze fell on his well‑built chest muscles, and she felt a heat rise within—indeed, men and women are the same; when seeing the opposite sex's body, especially a perfect physique, they naturally produce some reactions.

Hu Xiaotian had nothing on but a towel covering his body; he smiled at Princess Xue Lingjun and said, "Princess, I have been rude; let me first change my clothes and then return." He rose and walked behind the screen.

Princess Xue Lingjun saw his silhouette disappear behind the screen, and subtly signaled Jianping, who mouthed silently to her, "He's a eunuch!" Nothing beats seeing it with one's own eyes.

Princess Xue Lingjun's brows relaxed as she said softly, "Brother Hu Xiaotian, I'm going to rest; you've been tired all night, you should go to sleep early."

Hu Xiaotian said, "Princess, wait a moment; I still have something to tell you."

Princess Xue Lingjun could only wait patiently, unaware that Hu Xiaotian at this moment was struggling with his own manhood, knowing that once it shrank in it wouldn't easily come out—and now there was trouble again. After the previous experience, Hu Xiaotian understood he must let things take their natural course, not rush; the more he hurried, the less it would emerge. After dressing, he returned to Princess Xue Lingjun's side, his gaze unintentionally wandering over her a few times; if this Princess were willing to help, his younger brother would surely show himself honestly.

Princess Xue Lingjun secretly wondered, sure she wasn't mistaken—his gaze clearly held desire; how could a eunuch possibly still be interested in women?

Hu Xiaotian said, "I have something I want to say to you alone, sister."

Jianping, very perceptive, respectfully announced her retreat, "Your Highness the Princess, I'm leaving first."

Princess Xue Lingjun nodded.

After Jianping had left, Hu Xiaotian said, "Princess, I have a request."

Princess Xue Lingjun smiled alluringly and said, "Between us, why beat around the bush? Just speak plainly." Yet in her heart she secretly guarded against him, thinking, "Could this brat be about to make another excessive request?" (To be continued~^~)

Xue Lingjun smiled charmingly and said, "Between us, why beat around the bush? Just speak your mind." Yet in her heart she secretly guarded against him, thinking, "This brat couldn't possibly be making another excessive demand, could he?" (To be continued~^~)