Chapter 255: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 255: The Anxious Shangguan Xingyu

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After listening quietly to her words, the boulder hanging in Shangguan Xingyan's heart finally dropped to the ground; he let out a long breath. Immediately afterward, he nodded politely in acknowledgment, then turned and left without saying another word, so as not to disturb her.

On the other side, after seeing Shangguan Xingyan off, Qianqian headed straight for the bathroom, intending to take a good hot bath to soothe her physical and mental fatigue.

Warm water cascaded from the showerhead, gently patting her delicate skin, as if a pair of tender hands were comforting her. She closed her eyes, feeling the water's temperature and force, letting herself immerse completely in it.

Night fell quietly, moonlight spilling like water over the earth. At this time, Yue Yi arrived at Qianqian's room door as usual. He first raised his hand carefully and knocked lightly on the window.

Qianqian's clear, pleasant voice came from inside: "Come in!" Hearing the reply, Yue Yi pushed open the door and stepped into the room together with Wangchen.

Qianqian sat on the edge of the bed, her gaze falling on Wangchen first. She frowned slightly and asked with concern: "How are the injuries on your body?"

Wangchen dropped to one knee without hesitation, saluted Qianqian, and replied respectfully: "Reporting to Master, the injuries on my body are no longer serious and will not affect daily life. Moreover, I can now use lightness skill, but must still avoid overly strenuous movements."

Qianqian nodded in satisfaction, indicating she understood. Then she spoke again: "Next time you come in, just state your business directly; no need for such excessive courtesy. There are only the three of us here, no outsiders." Wangchen stood up obediently and answered: "Yes, Subordinate understands."

At this moment, Yue Yi at the side interjected: "Xiao Zhuzhu, the dark guards Master sent over have all been fully prepared and can set out at any moment with just one order."

Qianqian nodded to show she knew, then instructed solemnly: "This operation must be carried out with utmost caution; if you encounter danger, you must ensure Elder Sister Xingyu can withdraw safely. After all, this matter is of great importance, involving the relations between two countries, and absolutely no mistake is permitted." Yue Yi and Wangchen answered in unison: "We obey!"

Yue Yi said respectfully: "Yes!" Qianqian nodded slightly and replied softly: "Mm, withdraw." Having received the order, Yue Yi and Wangchen acknowledged in unison, then turned and slowly withdrew.

After Qianqian finished handling the matters at hand and returned to the Imperial Palace, she saw from afar Shangguan Xingyu sitting in the courtyard with a worried face. She moved with light steps, quickly walked up to Shangguan Xingyu, and asked with concern: "Elder Sister Xingyu, what's wrong? Why so sorrowful?"

Shangguan Xingyu raised her head, looked at Qianqian, sighed lightly, and said: "I feel somewhat anxious and uneasy."

Qianqian's face was full of curiosity as she pressed: "What does Elder Sister have to be anxious about? Might as well tell Younger Sister."

Shangguan Xingyu's face showed worry; she lowered her head to look at her own abdomen and murmured: "The wedding is coming up soon, but I keep feeling I've gotten quite a bit fatter."

Hearing this, Qianqian couldn't help but burst out laughing and comforted her: "Elder Sister Xingyu, with your slender and graceful figure, where would you be fat? Don't think wild thoughts."

However, Shangguan Xingyu still kept her brows knitted in worry, sighed, pointed at her little belly, and said with a bitter face: "Look at my little belly, it's bulging out."

Qianqian hurriedly crouched down, examined the spot Shangguan Xingyu pointed to, and replied with a smile: "Elder Sister Xingyu, I have a little belly too. Actually, as long as we're healthy and free of illness and pain, what does it matter if we're a bit fatter or thinner? Besides, Second Brother truly loves you; he absolutely won't change his heart because of a change in your figure."

Shangguan Xingyu felt slightly relieved hearing this, but still somewhat conflicted, and said: "I know this reasoning, but I just want to slim down a little more before the wedding so I'll look prettier in the wedding dress."

Qianqian's eyes turned, and she offered a plan: "Then why not have the Yushi prepare some light, tasty dishes for Elder Sister, eat a little less at each meal, and persist for a while; surely there'll be some effect."

Shangguan Xingyu's eyes brightened, and she nodded in agreement: "What you say is very reasonable; let's do as you say."

Thus, Shangguan Xingyu parted her vermilion lips and called out in a delicate voice: "Someone!" As soon as the words fell, a palace maid dressed in yellow hurried over.

Shangguan Xingyu raised her eyes slightly and said to that palace maid: "Xiao Huang, you quickly go to the Yushi and tell them to prepare a special meal for this Princess tonight. Steam one potato, half a carrot, and two eggs, then chop some lettuce and mix it in, finally add a little sauce for seasoning.

Remember, it must be done exactly as I request!" Xiao Huang nodded obediently and answered: "As you command, Princess." With that, she turned and rushed off toward the Yushi.

Shangguan Xingyu secretly steeled her resolve; this time she would definitely succeed in losing weight by controlling her diet. Time flowed on, and night fell quietly. Xiao Huang carefully carried a delicate tray back to Shangguan Xingyu's sleeping palace. She placed the tray gently on the table before Shangguan Xingyu, then respectfully withdrew to one side.

Shangguan Xingyu looked at the dish before her with joy, but just one glance froze the smile on her face. The dish was vastly different from what she had imagined.

After a good while, she frowned and asked: "What's going on? Why is it completely different from what I described? Why are there green onions and chili powder in here?"

Seeing this, Xiao Huang hurried forward a step, scratching her head while explaining: "Replying to the Princess, the imperial chef saw your meal was rather plain and feared it might not whet your appetite, so he took it upon himself to add some green onions and chili powder, and even used hot oil to bring out the fragrance."

Shangguan Xingyu looked helplessly at the empty plate before her and couldn't help asking: "Where are my eggs?" Xiao Huang at the side hurriedly explained: "The imperial chef said he forgot to put them in; why not try this cucumber shreds with bean curd skin, the taste should be not bad either." Hearing this, Shangguan Xingyu could only nod helplessly in acceptance.

She picked up her chopsticks, picked up a small bit of the potato-carrot mash and put it in her mouth. After only a few chews, a strong white pepper flavor rushed straight to her forehead; that strange taste made her knit her brows tightly. Only after much difficulty swallowing the first bite did she say with a bitter face: "This is too unpalatable! I really can't eat this anymore."