Chapter 55: The Eager-to-Learn Little Master Aunt, The Humiliated but Enduring Princess Consort (2)
It wouldn't have mattered if the earlier incident had been discovered, but if they were caught now…
She never expected that, despite thinking she would be safe, she would end up in such an embarrassing situation.
Yun Rong was undoubtedly someone with a strong sense of curiosity.
She noticed that the strange noise seemed to be coming from under the table and felt the urge to investigate.
However, due to the table's obstruction, she wouldn't be able to see anything unless she bent down.
She wanted to check but felt it was inappropriate with the princess consort present.
After shifting her gaze a few times, the martial heroine regretfully abandoned the idea.
She didn't notice the long breath of relief the princess consort let out.
At this moment, beneath her flowing purple dress, Han Jin Xiu's long, slender legs were clad in fishnet stockings that had already torn.
To conceal this, she had to press her legs together and angle them sideways, afraid of exposing herself.
If anyone saw her in such a disgraceful state, her dignity would be utterly shattered!
The only thing she could do was maintain her composure and calm.
Because that hand was still on her leg.
She struggled to resist the unfamiliar sensation, terrified that she might reveal something.
She had no idea when this would end, but as soon as the banquet was ready, she would finally be free!
Just then, a concerned voice reached her ears.
"Jin Xiu-jie, what's wrong? Why is your face so red?"
Yun Rong's voice carried not only concern but also an unmistakable hint of curiosity.
Thinking back, when she had seen her martial Niece that day, the girl had looked exactly like this.
Flushed face, slight trembling, and an inexplicable shyness…
It wasn't just a coincidence—it was identical.
Not only that, but after spending some time together, she had come to understand what kind of person Han Jin Xiu was.
No matter what she did, she always carried an air of dominance and confidence.
But now, that commanding aura was nowhere to be found.
In fact, she seemed even softer and more feminine… What was going on?
Could it be that she was overwhelmed by familial affection, thus showing such an expression?
But judging from her face, it didn't seem like the correct response to feeling familial love…
Yun Rong was puzzled, unable to resist observing and scrutinizing again.
The straightforward, mature beauty had never been in a romantic relationship since childhood and was extremely detached from desire.
She only knew the most basic facts about men and women, so how could she possibly understand what was happening under the table?
Han Jin Xiu, in her current state, was extremely sensitive to being watched.
Noticing Yun Rong's gaze fixed on her, she felt her face burning with shame.
At this moment, she had only one thought… that it would be better if she were alone with him!
At least when they were alone, she wouldn't have to grit her teeth and endure it.
Oh, and she wouldn't have to pretend to be calm and speak either—if she remained silent, it would definitely arouse suspicion.
No one could possibly be in a worse situation than she was right now.
One wrong step, and she would be walking straight into social death!
"I… Me? It's nothing, just that the tea is a bit too hot."
"This tea is really quite good, and beneficial to the body, but… but it's a pity that the supply is rather limited…"
Han Jin Xiu forced a stiff smile, attempting to change the subject and divert attention from her embarrassing predicament.
The moment she finished speaking, she urgently used secret voice transmission to question the young man beside her.
'What exactly do you think you're doing?'
Her eyes carried an unmistakable mix of shame and anger.
Su Qing wore a faint smile, merely mouthing two silent words.
Beg me.
'In your dreams!'
Han Jin Xiu gritted her teeth, refusing without hesitation.
If it were any other time, perhaps she would have given in. But right now, she was being humiliated this badly.
As a Princess, she had her pride and dignity!
Her unyielding response made Su Qing smile slightly, showing no disappointment.
In fact, this was a significant breakthrough.
In previous encounters, whenever he gained the upper hand, Han Jin Xiu would quickly surrender and beg for mercy.
Even though she would appear obedient, the effect wasn't as satisfying.
Because she still had the will to resist but chose to suppress it.
But today, since there were others present, that resistance had been ignited instead.
For him, this was an excellent opportunity for training.
Su Qing was curious to see how long she could endure, hoping she would last a little longer.
That would make it all the more entertaining!
As the discipline deepened, Han Jin Xiu found it increasingly difficult to maintain her composure.
Yet she gritted her teeth and stubbornly controlled her reactions.
The three of them gradually drew closer, as if having an intimate conversation like a family.
But only the parties involved knew what was actually happening.
On the surface, Su Qing was simply a junior chatting affectionately with his elders.
But beneath the table, he was skillfully multitasking, thoroughly enjoying himself.
While teasing the queenly beauty, he also didn't forget to win favor with Yun Rong.
Compared to the other side, his approach here was much simpler.
No leg-touching was involved—he merely played with Yun Rong's delicate, boneless hands.
Not only that, but he often lifted her hand slightly to examine it.
His appreciative gaze was akin to admiring a flawless jade.
Whenever this happened, Yun Rong would react intensely.
She wanted to stop him, afraid that Han Jin Xiu might notice—otherwise, it would be far too embarrassing.
But despite her formidable strength, her resistance was feeble at best.
The only "resistance" she could muster was slightly retracting her hand whenever it was lifted.
No matter how one looked at it, this seemed more like a hesitant acceptance than an outright refusal.
Because, truthfully, she was enjoying the sensation.
What Yun Rong was savoring wasn't the Princess's "training," but the gentle and intimate hand-holding.
The boy's hand wrapped around hers, causing ripples in her heart.
The atmosphere was strikingly similar to the ambiguous air between young lovers.
Such vastly different experiences, yet both leading to the same feeling of surrender.
Just then, hurried footsteps echoed from outside the door.
The sound was urgent, indicating that the prince had prepared everything and was coming to report.
Han Jin Xiu's expression instantly changed.
Her previously softened body tensed up again.
The strange sensations she had been feeling moments ago were abruptly swept away by intense anxiety.
No—she absolutely could not let him see this scene!
Even though their marriage was in name only, they were still officially husband and wife!
If he came in now, she wouldn't be able to live with herself!
Yun Rong also felt a wave of panic.
She instinctively tightened her grip on Su Qing's hand, as if at a loss for what to do.
The simple-minded woman had no idea how to handle the current predicament.
The two beauties, who had just been experiencing vastly different levels of treatment, were now equally nervous.
In this light, their recent talk of sisterhood didn't seem like a lie after all.