Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince

634 A passionate kiss [Bonus chapter]

“Princess Ai Fen can hand me this rabbit. I will leave the rabbit in the forest,” Chang Shi said.

“Let me come with you,” Ai Fen said. “Also, I gave this rabbit a name. It is called Baobao,” she reminded Chang Shi.

“Princess Ai Fen cannot come with me,” Chang Shi said.

“Why?” Ai Fen got confused.

“These days a lion is roaming around on that hill,” Chang Shi informed her.

“Oh no. Then, it may eat Baobao,” Ai Fen said with a worried look.

“That’s how the environment works,” Chang Shi stated.

Ai Fen beamed at Chang Shi. “How could you say this? I want a long life for Baobao,” she asserted and looked at the rabbit in her lap. “Baobao, should I keep you here? But I don’t you to miss your family,” she murmured.

“Princess Ai Fen shouldn’t act like a child,” Chang Shi remarked.

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Ai Fen lifted her head to look at him. “I care for Baobao. It seems you do not have any empathy toward the animals,” she muttered.

“Princess Ai Fen, I was the one who treated Baobao that day,” Chang Shi reminded her.

Ai Fen twitched her lips and looked at Baobao.

“Give Baobao to me, Princess Ai Fen,” Chang Shi said and stepped up toward her.

“Let’s go together, Chang Shi,” Ai Fen stated and rose to her feet. “I want to see Baobao going away in the forest,” she requested him.

Chang Shi was at a loss for words. He agreed to take her with him but on one condition.

“Condition?” Ai Fen exclaimed.

“Yes. Is she ready to accept my condition?” Chang Shi inquired.

“Say it. I will accept your condition to go with you,” Ai Fen replied.

“Princess Ai Fen will not enter the forest. She should stay in the carriage and wait for me. I will drop Baobao at its original place,” Chang Shi said.

Ai Fen wanted to oppose it when Chang Shi reminded her she could not change her words.

“Fine. Let’s go,” Ai Fen said and went ahead of Chang Shi.

He smiled and followed her. They saw the entire palace was getting decorated and on that occasion, a celebration was organized.

“It would be nice if Prince Lóng Wei be here with his family,” Chang Shi said as he saw a group of servants, carrying red lanterns with them to the palace ground.

“Yes. I wonder if Li Hua is pregnant by this time or not,” Ai Fen said with a smile. “They married the earliest,” she added.

Chang Shi agreed with her.

“Does Brother Lóng Wei ever share his views with Chang Shi about having a family?” Ai Fen inquired.

“Why does Princess Ai Fen want to know about it?” Chang Shi questioned.

“Just curious,” Ai Fen replied.

“I cannot share Prince Lóng Wei’s personal thoughts,” Chang Shi replied.

Ai Fen turned her head to look at him but didn’t say anything.

“Why?” She again looked straight in front of her.

“Prince Lóng Wei told me with trust. I cannot reveal his thoughts to anyone,” Chang Shi stated.

“I am Brother Lóng Wei’s sister... Elder Sister,” Ai Fen said with an authority.

“Hmm. Princess Ai Fen should ask Prince Lóng Wei when he returns,” Chang Shi replied with a smile.

Ai Fen chuckled. “Everyone says Chang Shi is of calm and gentle personality, but he is somewhat rude to people,” she muttered and started walking faster.

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Xiwan turned around with the flower bouquet in his hand. “Ye Xin, these are for you. I do not know what kind of flowers you like. So, I decided to pick every variety of flowers that was available at the florist shop,” he said.

“It appears as if I am giving a speech,” Xiwan mumbled and lowered his hand. Though they both were engaged to each other, he wanted to give her this special surprise today.

He looked at his fourth finger. “Ye Xin, these flowers are for you,” Xiwan said and raised his head. At the same time, he lifted his hand too which was holding the flower bouquet.

He was awestruck to see Ye Xin in front of her.

“Ahh, I-I...” Xiwan stuttered and slowly lowered his hand when Ye Xin quickly took the flowers from him.

“Wow! These flowers are so pretty, Xiwan,” Ye Xin said with a wide, cheerful smile.

Xiwan was surprised to hear her response. He thought she would complain about how he was giving her the flowers.

“Where did you pick these flowers? These are so beautiful. Just like you,” Ye Xin stated.

Xiwan ended up blushing. “Am I beautiful?” He touched his cheek and kept smiling. “You should call I am handsome,” he mumbled.

“Both have the same meanings,” Ye Xin stated and playfully hit his chest. “You are so romantic, Xiwan,” she said and quickly tip-toed to kiss his cheek.

“I love you,” she said and again looked at the flowers. She gazed at the water lily and touched its petals.

Xiwan was shocked by her quick reaction. He really found the perfect woman for him. Ye Xin never got shy to express her feelings for him. This was what he liked the most about you.

“Ye Xin, I have something more to give to you,” Xiwan said.

“What?” Ye Xin astonishingly looked at him.

Xiwan walked to the table and picked up the mahogany rectangular box. Ye Xin took it from him and placed the flower bouquet on the table.

“You are already spoiling me, Xiwan,” Ye Xin said and she opened the tiny latch on the box. Her eyes shimmered to see the gold hairpin inside it. She took it out and then looked at Xiwan.

“It looks expensive,” Ye Xin said.

“Not much,” Xiwan replied.

“Make me wear it,” Ye Xin said and turned to him before handing the hairpin to him.

She clasped her hands and brought them to her chest.

Xiwan inserted the hairpin into her hair strands and she turned to him. “Do I look pretty?” Ye Xin asked him.

“Hmm.” Xiwan nodded at her.

“Thank you for the present. I will wear it daily,” Ye Xin said while peering into his eyes. Soon, that changed into an intense eye lock. The smile from their lips had slowly vanished and they both took one more step toward each other.

Xiwan hooked his fingers around her neck and leaned down to kiss her. She closed her eyes first, followed by him and they shared a passionate kiss.