Volume 6 Chapter 8
by Golden DragonVolume 6 + Chapter 8: Has Her Dignity Collapsed Again?
“Ah~ ha~”
Xia Yi stretched lazily and opened her eyes.
This nap, she had truly slept her fill.
Staying by Xia Lulu’s side had relaxed both her body and mind, sweeping away all the mental stress she had accumulated before.
She had even had a dream. In that dream, she had been together with Xia Lulu the whole time…
How strange!
Putting aside any special meaning the dream might have, it made her feel as though she really liked Xia Lulu.
But I clearly haven’t fallen that far, so why does it seem like I’m so dependent on my sworn enemy?
The little silver dragon hugged her pillow and rolled around on the bed.
“Where’s Xia Lulu?”
She called out tentatively, but there was no response.
Looks like she probably got up and went to work?
“If that’s the case… I can’t stay here too long!”
Xia Yi suddenly remembered something.
Previously, every time she painstakingly built up her dignity, she would go looking for Xia Lulu, and through a series of coincidences, her dignity would completely collapse again, turning her back into the Dragon Palace’s mascot.
This time, she absolutely could not let that happen!
Revitalized, Xia Yi jumped off the bed, slipped her small feet, wrapped in white stockings, into her princess shoes, and left Xia Lulu’s room.
I can’t let anyone notice. I have to sneak,
“Oh? Isn’t that Her Highness the Princess?”
A group of Dragon Palace guards, just passing by on patrol, happened to see Xia Yi stepping out. They greeted her and saluted.
“….”
Xia Yi froze.
Of all the unlucky coincidences, she ran straight into the people she least wanted to see.
She could already foresee how things would unfold next.
They would definitely misunderstand, thinking that the very first thing she did upon returning to the Dragon Palace was rush eagerly to Xia Lulu to act spoiled, and even cuddle and sleep together.
But she had gone to Xia Lulu to show her how formidable she was! She hadn’t gone to cuddle at all, and even the sleeping part had been Xia Lulu’s idea.
She bore none of the blame, 99.99% of it was Xia Lulu’s responsibility!
“Come to think of it, the moment Her Highness returned, she immediately went to see Her Majesty the Queen.”
“Yeah.”
“Her Highness really does like Her Majesty, doesn’t she?”
The guards chatted cheerfully.
They looked as delighted as if they had just “shipped” something sweet, clearly quite enthusiastic about Xia Yi going to cuddle with Xia Lulu.
It’s over… it’s over…
Xia Yi wailed internally.
This was exactly how her dignity had been ruined last time.
How had it not even been a full day, yet the image she had worked so hard to build was already about to collapse again?
The little princess’s cheeks grew warm. Just as she was about to make an excuse to slip away, a sharp voice rang out, rebuking the guards.
“Do not utter such foolish nonsense. It’s laughable to hear!”
The guards turned, their expressions shifting slightly.
“Mr. Karami?”
It was indeed Karami.
“Good afternoon, Your Highness,” Karami said, bowing to Xia Yi.
“Mm…”
Xia Yi nodded.
“Your Highness, you had only just returned and immediately went to see Her Majesty, not leaving her chambers until now…”
“I did not!”
Xia Yi was just about to deny that she had slept with Xia Lulu,
but Karami’s next words were unexpected.
“…for a long, earnest discussion, to deliberate matters of state, correct?”
“…Huh?”
“Heh. Your Highness, though I may appear rather dull before you, I have followed you since Fox Hill. I can tell that you have gained new insights into the fox tribe and have been constantly contemplating how to realize your grand ambitions, adapting strategies to different nations accordingly, am I right?”
Karami’s speech left the guards stunned.
“To conquer this land is not mere empty talk, it requires real action. Her Majesty has long remained within the Dragon Kingdom and rarely engages with other races. Thus, she greatly needs the intelligence and practical experience you provide. Your far-reaching vision allows you to perceive truths that we overlook, this is a gap we cannot fill.”
“So Her Highness went to see Her Majesty to discuss state affairs?”
“Our apologies, Your Highness! We misunderstood, please forgive our disrespect!”
“Our thinking was so narrow, stuck at such a shallow level… we are ashamed.”
The guards expressed admiration and self-reproach.
Huh?
Xia Yi was stunned.
What was going on? Not only had her dignity not shattered, it had actually grown stronger?
This was unbelievable!
“Don’t tell anyone else about this,” Xia Yi added uneasily.
“What Her Highness means is that there is no need to publicize such matters. Her great undertaking already resides in her heart, it need not be spoken aloud,” Karami elaborated. “Her Highness has no need for empty fame.”
This only made the guards respect her even more.
Karami… was it you who protected my dignity?!
The little princess felt deeply moved.
When I gain power in the future, I’ll definitely reward you generously, give you my favorite things and let you eat endless osmanthus cakes.
“Your Highness, I hope my earlier remarks did not disturb you?” Karami asked. “I trust I haven’t taken up your time…”
“Not at all. Karami, where are you headed?” Xia Yi asked.
“I have prepared the relevant treaties and matters for the Central Alliance, gathered the ministers of the Dragon Palace, and am about to brief them in detail as per your instructions.”
“So quickly?”
Xia Yi was surprised.
He had completed all that during her nap? His efficiency was incredible.
“In truth, it was somewhat slow, I spent extra time preparing. But finishing today should not be a problem,” Karami replied. “The ministers are also very interested. They wish to study the alliance agreements thoroughly. Everyone believes you have opened up an entirely new path.”
“Alright, Karami, then go ahead. Don’t let it delay you!”
“As you command, Your Highness.”
The dependable old minister departed with the documents to meet the other ministers.
Watching his retreating figure, Xia Yi decided to upgrade his reward even further.
From “lots of osmanthus cakes”… to “a lifetime supply of osmanthus cakes”!
He’ll definitely be very happy then~
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