In truth, when faced with such exquisite haute cuisine at this lavish family banquet, Xiao Xi was utterly clueless about ordering that ordinary chicken leg. The queen of the house beside them nearly coughed up a headache from the overwhelming display. Whats more, Uncle Lis offer was purely well-meaning—after all, with all the gourmet dishes on display, who would bother with a simple chicken leg?
As for Ah Jun, he was well aware of the situation. His words were merely meant to ease the tension, but little did anyone expect Xiao Xi to become so agitated. Even Uncle Li, with his extensive combat experience, now felt somewhat awkward. He could only nod with a bitter smile and find an opportunity to withdraw quickly.
You know, in a big family like this, there are all kinds of things to do about eating, who can sit, who eats first, how to eat... Oh, my God, my head is big.
Whats more, it was a royal banquet at night, so it was even more troublesome--except that Xiao Xis family was an exception, and Ah Jun was just a child from an ordinary family, so they naturally didnt know anything.
At this point, the emperor, who noticed the strange atmosphere, had to continue to greet the children kindly, in order to divert attention and avoid the atmosphere being destroyed.
But the good times did not last long. Just as the atmosphere was gradually harmonious and everyone was chatting, the girl who was A Juns enemy arrived. With the civil officials message again, the little princess arrived late with Yuwen Lu. From a distance, she looked as if she had washed and dressed herself.
— Yes, the little princess was just training and didnt pay much attention to it. But now that shes attending a banquet, she should take it seriously, after all, shes the eldest princess of the royal family.
The girl stood out in a luxurious pink dress with a sophisticated design, crafted from premium materials. She complemented the ensemble with custom-made red crystal semi-transparent high heels and flowing wavy hair that accentuated her figure and fair complexion. Beyond her striking appearance, her overall presence radiated irresistible charm. Her face, subtly enhanced with light makeup, showcased delicate features and a petite face that made her look like a star—radiant and captivating, exuding timeless allure.
The girls radiant smile when she first entered the banquet hall was so dazzling it could rival a beauty queens charm. Though still a teenager under 16, her youthful innocence made her utterly irresistible. While she might not have uttered the queenly verses of her mother, her captivating allure was beyond doubt.
As for Ninger, she was certainly on par with the little princess, but their different temperaments made direct comparison impossible. Otherwise, how could Xiao Xi be so infatuated with his fairy at first sight, yet so repulsed by the little princess?
The girl was once again seen wearing a mens suit, walking shoulder to shoulder with her companion in an elegant procession that resembled a celebrity strolling down a red carpet. Yuwen Lu, meanwhile, appeared to have been transformed with a custom-made Tang-style robe, his tailored suit and leather shoes exuding a dashing charm. However, his signature high-necked undershirt remained unchanged, subtly concealing his facial features—a touch of excess that seemed superfluous.
Watching the two children walk together, the handsome man and the beautiful woman, they were a perfect match--the Emperor was so pleased that he squinted his eyes and looked satisfied, of course, the empress was still the same, indifferent, not even looking.
"Hey, Ah Jun..."
"Ah Jun?"
Hey! What are you staring at? Havent seen a beauty before? You pervert!
Hey, what are you babbling about? I said... bro! Whats wrong with you... Uh? This girl, does she look good? ——Oh, dont judge her by her current appearance. When she was little, she was just a tomboy—short hair, always fighting, and pretty tough...
Oh! Well... no, I just thought they looked like a couple.
"Ah? Hmm... Hey, dont say anything. Theres actually a bit of—right, Ninger!"
Yet the harmonious atmosphere lasted only a short while. As Ah Jun drew closer to the girl, the young princesss expression shifted from contentment to irritation, her face tinged with surprise. The situation grew tense again as the two brothers kept meddling in their romance.
So, then, the Emperor had to prepare for another move...
"What are you talking about... Whats wrong with me and Brother Law? Stop talking nonsense!"
" cough !"
Oh... Xin er, its just a joke. Come, Xiao Lu, sit down!
Father! Didnt you say there would be a distinguished guest tonight? Could it be them? Hmph... I wouldnt have come if Id known!
"Hey, what are you saying!"
"Well, children... come on, come on, come on, eat vegetables, eat vegetables!"
Indeed, the High Priests ability to mediate was truly exceptional. With the Queens silent gaze, the young princess reluctantly pouted and sat down. Coincidentally, the remaining two seats were occupied—one by the Queen and the other beside Ah Jun.
The little princess was still uneasy, having just provoked her mother, and the Emperor kept inviting Yuwen Lu to sit beside her.
So the little princess had to sit awkwardly beside Ah Jun, then immediately turned her chair slightly to avoid seeing the others. She kept humming, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles.
"Shall I serve you?"
Though the royal court still had its grandeur, the meal was a hassle. But lets be real—the imperial chefs artistry was truly exceptional. A simple home-cooked dish became a masterpiece, leaving even Xiao Xi, the little foodie, in awe. So the two brothers, savoring the dishes you tried and I recommended, were thoroughly delighted.
The sound of chewing, though, was a little loud, especially for Xiao Xi--and the others must have eaten in an elegant way, after all, they were raised from an early age.
Seeing such a mess, the queens face was green, and the little princess, who was always dignified and polite, was speechless and a little crazy!
Hey, Ah Jun, look at that... Ninger!
"Um... ah, yes!"
"How about that, cute?"
"Um, so cute!"
Hey... What are you two doing here? Eating so loudly? And why are you staring at me like that? Praise me wont help... Hmph!
-Well... Youre thinking too much!
" mew !"
As the saying goes, when you are full, you have nothing to do!
Just as everyone was comfortably seated and chatting, Xiao Xi suddenly seemed to notice something. She pulled Ah Jun to look toward the young princess—only for the boy to stare back, his face glowing with delight as he kept praising her... The girl was about to explode. She spun around, glared at Ah Jun and his group, and began scolding them.
Though the girl believed this was how one should treat such people, reality proved far from her expectations. Xiao Xi then pointed triumphantly at the distance, while A Jun followed suit with a blank nod. A soft cry reached the young princesss ears—was it...
"Hey, do you think hes talking to you?"
I—hmm, you two... hmm? Oh, Xiao Mei... Why are you here? Oh, missing me?
" mew !"
At that moment, the girl quickly turned around and saw a small figure suddenly dart into her arms—a white Persian cat. Its long, silky fur looked well-cared for, and its plump, chubby body looked perfectly fed. It even meowed, Meow!
— Tell me if youre cute!
Soon after the cat arrived, even though Xiao Xis words were still sharp, the princesss bad mood gradually disappeared. The girl became her charming self again, gently holding her pet with a smile on her face, looking so happy and adorable!
"Xiao Xi... that cat, is it called Xiao Mei?"
"Ah? No, but its about right... Let me tell you in confidence, this girl has wanted a little sister since she was little, but ended up with a little brother, haha—so...
Oh... So... Well... This cat, though not quite like the little dimple, is still pretty cute!
You... want to hug her? Oh no, dont even think about it! Shes a rare breed, the emperors favorite, and even the emperor himself wont let anyone touch her!
" Seriously ..."
" mew ～"
"Hey... Good idea. Now Im gonna slap myself in the face again!"
"Ah... Where are you going? Hmm? Oh! You... How did you get away from him? Come back quickly!"
" mew ～"
Hey! You pervert, let her go now—Xiao Mei... Come back, okay? If you dont come back, Ill be furious!
" mew ?"
However, just as the little princess was feeling cheerful for a while, the situation took another turn—because Ah Juns constitution was so unique, he unexpectedly won the cats affection. Now, Xiao Xi had to watch with a self-deprecating smile, as the little guy seemed to be quite amused.
But the little princess was surely not pleased—her demeanor shifted abruptly, and she immediately flew into a rage. After failing to negotiate with Xiao Mei, the girl lunged forward, trying to catch her cat... but to no avail.
The cat wagged its tail, leapt into Ah Juns arms the moment it was caught, then darted to the shoulder beside him—hmm, its settled in... What now? Time to cool it off!
So, under the attention of all the people, the little princess almost fell on Ah Juns body--it was a close call, and now Yuwen Law was so anxious that his face changed.
Fortunately, Ah Jun was calm, and he had a flash of inspiration to hold the girl, and his hand was placed in a safe place.
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief! Otherwise, if these two actually came into contact, there might be some inappropriate scenes. Given the young princesss temper, the innocent Ah Jun would probably get completely stripped alive afterward!
"You... what are you doing, let me go-you pervert, dont touch me with your dirty hands!"
"Xin er... lets talk it out."
"Sorry... I dont want to touch you..."
"Dont want? Hmph! How could you? Youre just trying to do it. Youve been staring at me all this time... You pervert, give me my cat back!"
" I ..."
Hey, I said, Your cat came here on its own, so why are you still upset? Brother... Dont pay attention to her—oh, but I guess your body type really appeals to them...
"Who likes him? Hes a liar!"
"I didnt say anything about you..."
"Oh, well, children, stop fooling around!"
"Humph, you brat, watch me teach you a lesson! Come on, lets go outside. We havent decided the outcome of our duel yet!"
Xin er—this... well, I said, why dont you stop a little? This...
Well... look at yourself like this. Let them have a little practice. Id like to see it. Got it, all right... I know my limits!
True enemies are better to unite than to separate. Even if Ah Jun tried his best, misunderstandings and conflicts would still arise—fresh confrontations, pent-up resentment, and the current drama... Bang! It all exploded, reigniting the chaos, and this time, no one dared to stop it.
Of course, except for the queen, she was still very calm, as if she was looking forward to it.
Seeing the little princess suddenly run out, Ah Jun, who had been called, had to follow her. Of course, he was only a little worried, a kind of self-blame aftereffect.
"Ah Jun, wait a minute... Oh, you go to Mani, shes clearly going to fight you..."
"Ah Jun..."
Xiao Xi and Ning Er, like Yuwen Lu, immediately followed the children, worried about what might happen to Ah Jun. The Emperor and Empress remained calm, and after a while, they slowly followed the children to the square outside the tavern.
"Your Highness, we have just had our meal, so it is best not to run, which will affect our health!"
Still pretending to be polite... No, lets get started now. Hmph, today Ill teach you a lesson, boy, and beat you to a pulp!
Wait a minute... How can I hit a girl? My sister taught me to protect girls!
"Ah? How... How dare you look down on girls? Youre a man, yet youre so sentimental... Watch out!"
Wait a minute... Youre not dressed like this. What if...
Im nagging—what if... Im wearing pants, okay? Hey, youre such a chatterbox, what are you staring at?
The square outside Xianxian Tower was vast, with a meticulously maintained lawn at its center. With no way to persuade the opposing side to cease hostilities and no external mediators available, the helpless Ah Jun, under the young princesss persuasion, devised a plan to gradually relocate the arena to the expansive lawn, thereby enhancing safety measures.
At this moment, the little princess couldnt care less about anything else. All she could think about was the battle. She quickly followed and stepped onto the lawn, kicking off her elegant high heels with a swift motion. Then, she swiftly tied her hair up.
— At this moment, the charming young lady instantly transformed into a warrior, and a beautiful one at that!
" Kong Fu Wing Chun !"