CHAPTER 283 (1): DO YOU DARE
âPrince Hao, this servant already knows about your principles and personality. However, this servant isnât able to keep up with how often you change your mind.â Su Xi-erâs voice was calm.
Pei Qianhao looked at her carefully and suddenly stood up from the upper seat, slowly making his way towards Su Xi-er. Although he wasnât walking very fast, each step was heavy. When he finally stopped in front of her, he tucked a hand under her chin to lift her head up. His handsome face suddenly filled Su Xi-erâs vision.
âHow can you not guess what this Prince is thinking about when you are so clever?â He moved his hand back and forth on her chin as he spoke, his other hand around her waist. âAs for my personality, how can this Prince allow you to do as you wish? If you make this Prince unhappy, I will simplyâŠâ
Su Xi-er interrupted him this time. âSimply order for me to be flogged. What else is there that you would do?â
The corner of Pei Qianhaoâs mouth showed a trace of wickedness, and a subtle glint flickered across his eyes. âThis Prince already knows that flogging you is useless. Even if you are beaten until you are disabled, you still wonât lower your head. This time, let this Prince will tell you this time: I have already dissolved the Beauty Palace.â
His voice was low and soft, his eyes closely watching her face to observe her expression.
Su Xi-erâs heart sank, her eyes frozen into a stunned silence. It felt as if a weight had suddenly pressed down on her lungs. The Beauty Palace, which has existed for three years in order to gather women from different influential forces, has been dismissed!
âWhy donât you ask this Prince why I am dissolving it?â Pei Qianhaoâs brows furrowed together slightly when she didnât respond, a trace of annoyance flickering across his eyes.
Su Xi-er felt a sharp pain as his grip around her chin tightened. He really wants to give me an answer. âPrince Hao, sometimes you do things spontaneously.â
Just when the words had left her mouth, she felt a sharp pain at her waist as well. Pei Qianhao bent down and muttered near her ears, âYou were always mentioning the Beauty Palace in front of this Prince, and your words showed that you werenât happy about it. Now that this Prince has dissolved the Beauty Palace for you, you are calling me spontaneous?â He suddenly laughed and playfully licked her ear. âIf this Prince is as spontaneous as you say, then I should transfer you to the Prince Hao Residence. What do I care even if youâre in the spotlight?â
Su Xi-er knew that if she entered the Prince Hao Residence she would have to report to Pei Qianhao whenever she wanted to leave. My movements will be restricted, and there will be many things that will become inconvenient for me to do.
Pei Qianhaoâs voice interrupted her thoughts. âRight now, all the civilians of Beimin know that the Beauty Palace has been dissolved. They also know that there is a mysterious woman next to this Prince. It will be difficult even if you donât want to be in the spotlight.â
Su Xi-er raised both hands to push him away, but then thought of a different idea. âPrince Hao, you can instruct this servant to enter Prince Haoâs Residence. However, I canât enter as your maidservant or your room concubine servant; instead...â
At this moment, she paused and her eyes bent into the shape of a crescent moon. âPrince Hao, if you are daring enough to ignore the rules, then raise this servant to be your official wife and become Princess Consort Hao. If that happens, then this servant will enter Prince Haoâs Residence.â Although her voice was clear and soft, it was also firm. The determination flickering in her eyes made it clear that she wasnât joking.
A cold glint emerged in Pei Qianhaoâs eyes. She is ambitious enough to want to become Princess Consort Hao.
Su Xi-er had already guessed that he wouldnât agree, so she started to provoke him. âThis servant is just a maidservant from the Palace Side Quarters, and have swept the palace paths along with brushing the chamber pots. I donât dare to think about being Princess Consort Hao, but nor will I agree to be your room concubine servant or concubine.â