Chapter 196

"Ah, forget it. We still have a few days left, so let's take our time," Xiao Wei Yang said. Upon hearing this, Bai Lian's face lit up with joy. She didn't want to spend all her time by Xiao Wei Yang's side on these tedious tea ceremonies, especially when Xiao Wei Yang's attitude while teaching her about tea was really serious. She could even faintly feel that sense of lofty dignity from her. This was an unfamiliar Xiao Wei Yang that she had never seen before, which made her feel a strong sense of unease and unfamiliarity. If possible, she wished that Xiao Wei Yang would always be the spirited and lovely little princess in front of her. "So, what do we do next?" she impatiently asked. As long as it wasn't about those tedious formalities, she was willing to do whatever Xiao Wei Yang asked! "Well, next…" Xiao Wei Yang pretended to ponder, but in reality, she couldn't hide the smile at the corner of her mouth. "Come, Sister Bai, kneel over here." "Okay." Bai Lian didn't know what Xiao Wei Yang was going to ask her to do, but it didn't seem like it was about learning etiquette. So, she followed the instructions. However, after she arranged herself in position, she saw Xiao Wei Yang eagerly lie down, resting the back of her head on Bai Lian's thigh, her eyes sparkling, as if her long-awaited dream had finally come true. Bai Lian: ??? The contrast from refined tea ceremonies to a commonplace headrest caught her off guard, and she was so puzzled that it felt like there were question marks appearing above her head. She stiffly endured Xiao Wei Yang's actions and couldn't help but ask, "Wei Yang, is this also part of the plan?" "Of course, pleasing the master is also part of a servant's duty," Xiao Wei Yang said as she closed her eyes, feeling the softness of the back of her head. She had long wanted to do this, and even in her past life, she had always hoped to rest her head on her teacher's thigh, but she never dared to bring it up due to her status as a princess and the teacher-student relationship. Later on, when she felt she had the courage, she never had a chance. Now, she had indeed realized her long-standing dream, but the recipient had become a girl. Xiao Wei Yang never expected the thighrest from Bai Lian to be so comfortable. It must be said that Bai Lian was the type that looked petite in clothes but had a well-endowed figure. Her thighs felt like soft clouds, as if they would envelop her head. This soft and comfortable feeling was too pleasant, and she quickly felt drowsy resting on it. The pain of past-life heartbreak, the self-blame for killing her master, the despair of losing her country and family, the helplessness of being unable to turn back time, the emotions had all been soothed by this tenderness, allowing her long-tense heart to gradually relax. She seemed to have fallen asleep, mumbling incoherently, "Teacher...don't leave, Wei." Watching the sleeping Xiao Wei Yang, Bai Lian's eyes showed a hint of heartache. What kind of journey had Wei Yang been through during the time she wasn’t by her side? Her eyes lowered, and she was about to say something when she saw Xiao Wei Yang turn over, holding her slender waist for a more comfortable position. Unfortunately, this position was not so comfortable for Bai Lian. Xiao Wei Yang's warm breath brushed against her, and even through the clothes, she could still feel the warmth on her abdomen. She had to tighten her body, enduring the itching feeling on her stomach, and her ears hidden in her hair turned red quietly. She looked helplessly at the soundly sleeping Xiao Wei Yang. It was true… No matter what she had turned into, all these loved ones of hers would be the death of her. She didn't wake up Xiao Wei Yang, just gently stroking her hair, as if in her past life, comforting the troubled Xiao Wei Yang in her dreams. However, when Bai Lian couldn't see, the sleeping Xiao Wei Yang sighed in self-pity, whether it was because of what happened in her dream or some inexplicable fear. As time passed, the setting sun outside gradually fell into the Unyang Lake, and Bai Lian still maintained her initial position. Until the Xiao Wei Yang on her lap made a grumbling noise. "Are you awake?" she asked softly. "Mm." Xiao Wei Yang responded sleepily, as if she hadn't fully awakened from her peaceful slumber yet. This was the most comfortable sleep she'd had since her teacher's death, as if she didn't need to worry about anything, just needing a good rest. At this point, she even had the impulse to die on Bai Lian's legs. As the saying goes: "The spring night is short, and the sun rises high; henceforth, the sovereign will no longer rise early." The lessons of the past aren't just empty words. After the urgency of her rebirth, she had indulged herself for so long in the gentle town. At this rate, when would she achieve her plan and change the tragedy of her past life? But it's come to this, so why not lie down for a few more minutes? No! Xiao Wei Yang was suddenly alert—how could she have such thoughts? She was a determined and resolute monarch! Bai Lian really wasn't some bewitching demon, was she? She abruptly opened her eyes, forcing herself away from the desire to continue enjoying the comfort, and forced herself to sit up. The result was that she moved too abruptly, and Bai Lian didn't react in time. With a sudden shock, she hit something indescribably soft, and then she bounced back. Xiao Wei Yang: ??? She looked around in confusion, and all she could see was an imposing mountain, blocking her view of anything else. "Wei Yang, are you okay? It's my fault, I didn't react in time," Bai Lian's voice came from behind the mountain. Xiao Wei Yang suddenly felt a surge of bitterness and anger. Damn it! Proud of what? She had just opened her eyes, and when she grew up, she would definitely not be any worse than her teacher! "I'm fine. I was just too careless and didn't pay attention," she said through gritted teeth, feeling sulky as she sat up. Only at this moment could Bai Lian finally relax, and she moved her sore body, making a cracking sound. Seeing this, Xiao Wei Yang, who had been feeling somewhat sulky, suddenly felt guilty. "Sorry, Sister Bai, for making you suffer," she said. "It's okay. It's worth it to see Wei Yang's lovely sleeping face, no matter how tired I get," Bai Lian said with a light smile. As an empress who looked down on the world, Xiao Wei Yang shouldn't have had a reaction to such plainly flirtatious words, but at this moment, she felt her face heating up. She quickly changed the subject and said, "How do you feel about this outfit, Sister Bai?" Bai Lian blinked and answered Xiao Wei Yang's question, "It's great. It's comfortable to wear and looks really nice." Upon hearing this, Xiao Wei Yang felt a surge of satisfaction. "Of course, this was personally designed for you by this princess, and a professional nanny was hired for it." "This outfit not only allows for easy movement but also accentuates your strengths, looking much better than your original plain Jianghu attire." "Come, let me teach you a few poses, and you'll see."