Obsessively Raised by My Doll 49

Chapter 49

To be able to say the word “miss” out loud, especially in front of the Crown Princess, was truly not easy.

Lu Dieqing couldn’t put her finger on why she was stammering like this.

The distance between her and the Crown Princess seemed a little too intimate.

The waist was a very sensitive area, but to be held in the other’s embrace like this, she had lost all ability to resist in an instant.

Seeing the little girl so well-behaved, her almond eyes so clear and bright, Zheng Xuening’s heart softened a little.

“I have already sent people to look for the Yushan bamboo. If all goes well, it can be delivered to you tomorrow.”

It is indeed time to change the shell of my doll’s body.

Zheng Xuening released her hands, allowing the little girl to stand up straight and run away. But her lips were curved, very much like a big cat deliberately letting its little prey go, a feint to catch it later.

Lu Dieqing was pleasantly surprised. “I can have the Yushan bamboo by tomorrow?”

When she had read the manuals before, she had seen that Yushan bamboo was quite rare, growing in the West Sea, three thousand li away from the Chaoying Kingdom. It was very uncommon, so she had thought it would take a great deal of effort to obtain it.

Zheng Xuening nodded slightly. “Mhm.”

As the two were talking, Matron Zhang led other palace maids in to set the table.

Seeing this, Lu Dieqing immediately spoke up.

“Then I’ll be going.”

Her parents were still waiting at home. Knowing that the Crown Princess was alright, her heart was at ease.

Zheng Xuening stood up and pulled her over to sit in a chair.

“Go back after you’ve eaten.”

Their movements were familiar. Matron Zhang noticed this from the corner of her eye, and a hint of joy appeared in her heart.

She had watched the Crown Princess grow up and had always felt sorry for Her Highness being all alone, not talking much to people, her heart closed off, which could easily lead to her bottling things up.

Seeing that Lu Dieqing had caught Her Highness’s eye and that the two of them got along so naturally, she was even grateful to this girl, Lu Dieqing.

A table of fine food, far surpassing what they had eaten at Jufengxiang Restaurant, was perfect in color, aroma, and taste.

Lu Dieqing only had to glance at it, and her stomach started to growl.

Sob, sob, sob. She hadn’t eaten properly for three days. She simply couldn’t resist the temptation of delicious food.

Matron Zhang saw Lu Dieqing still hesitating. Knowing that her Highness was not good at persuading people, she immediately came over enthusiastically and said, “Miss Lu, our Highness has not yet recovered and has no appetite. If you could accompany her for a little something… her appetite might improve.”

The words had already been spoken!

A table of fine food also seemed to be eagerly exuding its fragrance to attract Lu Dieqing to stay for the meal.

The girl swallowed, subconsciously looking back at the Crown Princess.

Zheng Xuening saw her wavering and spoke as if nothing had happened.

“Matron Zhang, make a trip for Miss Lu. Make it clear that this Princess is keeping her for lunch.”

Matron Zhang immediately nodded in agreement and then turned to look at Lu Dieqing.

“Miss Lu, don’t worry. I’ll make a trip, and your parents will be at ease.”

Lu Dieqing’s lips parted, but she didn’t say anything.

Alright, then I’ll stay for lunch!

Lu Dieqing was kept in Changning Palace for lunch.

At first, the girl was a little reserved, too embarrassed to pick her favorite dishes.

However, the Crown Princess seemed to be a worm in her stomach. Whenever her gaze lingered on a dish for a little too long, a serving lady at the side, at the Crown Princess’s signal, would thoughtfully turn the dish and place it all in front of Lu Dieqing.

At first, she was embarrassed, but after a few times, Lu Dieqing was completely engrossed.

Ah, so delicious.

The girl almost bit her tongue. In her feasting, she ate with great relish, like a starved little kitten suddenly being fed.

After eating halfway and no longer feeling so hungry, Lu Dieqing finally remembered where she was.

Heavens, I’m in the Crown Princess’s bedchamber.

How could I have eaten like this, like a homeless little stray?

She still had some face to save. Lu Dieqing quietly put down her chopsticks and looked at the Crown Princess with her wet, beautiful eyes.

The Crown Princess was lowering her head to drink soup.

Her Highness, still recuperating, had her dark hair simply gathered up and fixed with a hairpin, so she lacked her usual coldness and instead had a touch of softness.

Her Highness is so beautiful.

The first time Lu Dieqing looked at her, she was just afraid that her voracious eating would be seen and she would lose face.

But after that first glance, the words “devastatingly beautiful” popped into her mind.

It was as if there was a voice in her heart, a little cat’s paw gently scratching at the tip of her heart, saying, “take another look.”

Lu Dieqing sat up straight. At this moment, she felt an inexplicable shyness, and her cheeks began to burn.

She couldn’t resist the temptation of the voice in her heart. She quietly raised her eyes and took another look.

She was truly beautiful.

Although she had known before that the Crown Princess was a great beauty, it had just been an impression. It had not moved her heart as it did today, as if every one of her features and details was exactly to her liking.

Lu Dieqing, what is wrong with you?

The girl realized that she was peeking at the Crown Princess like a little thief coveting her beauty.

One look was not enough, and she took a second, just like a libertine.

Even… as she couldn’t help but look at the Crown Princess, the image of her rushing into the bedchamber and throwing herself into the other’s arms today popped into her mind.

The Crown Princess smelled fragrant, but today it was mixed with a hint of medicinal scent, which made her even more pitiable.

Her Highness’s body is so soft, especially her embrace.

“Have you had your fill of looking?”

A sudden voice brought Lu Dieqing back to her senses.

She looked at the Crown Princess and found that the other had put down her soup and was leaning back in her chair, lazily looking at her.

“You’ve looked at this Princess once, and then again, and again.”

The Crown Princess’s tone was slow and leisurely. Lu Dieqing was caught red-handed and lowered her eyes guiltily.

“I…” She couldn’t argue.

She had indeed looked at the Crown Princess several times just now.

Lu Dieqing felt as if her face was about to burn, a mix of embarrassment, shyness, and a strong sense of guilt making her feel as if she were sitting on pins and needles.

It hadn’t been like this when she had faced the Crown Princess before.

What was wrong today?

Zheng Xuening admired the girl’s flustered appearance for a long time before she spoke.

“Do you want to go to the Caiyun Academy?”

Huh?

Hearing this out of the blue, Lu Dieqing was a little dazed.

She couldn’t understand what the Crown Princess meant by bringing this up.

The Caiyun Academy was a place where members of the royal family and the descendants of various nobles studied.

Could… could she go there?

Seeing the girl’s dazed look, Zheng Xuening knew that she definitely hadn’t dared to think in that direction.

She tapped the table.

The next moment, two palace maids came in from outside, carrying a box and placing it on the floor.

Matron Zhang smiled and opened the box.

Inside were two sets of Caiyun Academy dresses and a set of the four treasures of the study.

Zheng Xuening poured a bowl of flower tea for Lu Dieqing.

“Try it.” Her sleeve brushed past, her elegant posture reminding one of a celestial fairy.

Lu Dieqing woodenly held the bowl with her small hands and drank, trying to calm her shock.

The little girl lowered her head to drink the tea, taking small sips, but her eyes were blank. Her lashes fluttered, indescribably cute.

Zheng Xuening couldn’t help but feel a ripple in her heart.

“Why aren’t you speaking?” She used a calm tone to hide the flutter in her heart.

Lu Dieqing answered in a small voice.

“Can I also go to the academy to study?”

She had never heard of a hostage being able to enter the Caiyun Academy of the Chaoying Kingdom.

Although she really wanted to go.

The Crown Princess’s voice was as cool and clear as before.

“She is this Princess’s person. Why can’t she go?”

Lu Dieqing froze, her watery almond eyes fixed on the Crown Princess’s face.