Chapter 280: A Poem
# 280. A Poem
Following the Yulin Guard to Dexin Pavilion, Xu Qi'an was informed that Princess Huaiqing had just finished her sword practice and was currently bathing, so he had to wait outside.
*Heh, did she hear I was coming and deliberately decided to take a bath…* Xu Qi'an's thoughts ran wild.
After waiting outside Dexin Pavilion for about half an hour, a young maid in a pale yellow palace gown stepped over the threshold and softly said, "Sir Xu, Her Highness will see you now."
Upon entering the elegant courtyard, he saw Princess Huaiqing in the reception hall. Having just bathed, her exquisitely beautiful face was tinged with a light flush, and her eyes sparkled brightly.
There was a new, softer allure about her, less of the lofty coldness she usually exuded.
It was like a jade statue of a beauty had suddenly come to life.
*This is what true feminine charm looks like,* Xu Qi'an thought. *Keeping up the icy, noble princess act every day isn't cute at all…* He cupped his hands in greeting: "Your humble servant greets Your Highness."
Huaiqing motioned for the maid to serve tea, her voice as clear and cold as ever, "What brings you here, Sir Xu?"