...
It is precisely because everyone is well aware that, limited by their background and constraints, they can never achieve the same level of complete and unreserved perfection as Na'er.
Therefore, when facing Na'er, everyone felt a natural sense of deference.
They willingly acknowledged Na'er's status as the empress, and naturally wouldn't compete with her for favor in this regard.
As for Xiao Wu... although she, like Na'er, has that extreme purity towards Xuan Hao, she would never be jealous of Na'er in this matter.
After all, she and Na'er were so close that they were practically like sisters.
Xuan Hao doted on Na'er, and she would even feel happy watching him dote on her.
But this does not mean that Xiao Wu is a good girl who doesn't fight or compete and has no temper!
Xiao Wu was simply magnanimous about "Na'er" and didn't hold it against Xuan Hao.
But if it were Qian Renxue, Dugu Yan, or any one of them, dared to monopolize Xuan Hao for too long and steal her thunder...
This seemingly harmless rogue rabbit can be quite a handful when it gets jealous and throws a tantrum!
However, Ning Rongrong and the others might be able to let go and know how to compromise on this matter, but Qian Renxue definitely wouldn't be able to let go!
She is a possessive person at heart.
She would be jealous and angry with Xuan Hao no matter who he favored—unless the favored person was herself.
Even when facing the high-ranking Na'er, Qian Renxue could only hold her nose and endure it.
Because she knew very well that if she had a fight with another girl, Xuanhao might patiently try to appease both of them and be a master of balancing things.
But what if she dares to argue with Na'er...
That bastard will definitely side with Na'er without even asking why, without any bottom line or conditions!
How biased can Xuan Hao be?
He could even say things that were infuriatingly infuriating:
"My Na'er is such a well-behaved and kind person, how could she possibly argue with you for no reason? You are clearly being unreasonable, it's all your fault!"
Qian Renxue had already learned this lesson the hard way in their past interactions and had suffered greatly as a result.
Qian Renxue took a deep breath and looked up at the sky.
Then, her soul power surged, and her beautiful face and figure quickly transformed, once again disguising herself as the gentle and refined Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, "Xue Qinghe".
"It's almost time, we need to leave soon."
Xue Qinghe cleared his throat and said to the girls in the corridor, "Go see if those two in the backyard have woken up. He still needs to dress up properly today.
This isn't some small village gathering; this is the opening ceremony of the entire empire. He can't afford to be careless!"
"Okay, I'll go take a look."
Ning Rongrong nodded, then immediately grabbed Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing and excitedly ran towards the backyard.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance and couldn't help but follow after them out of curiosity.
Although Ning Rongrong's analysis was very logical, Xuan Hao had been cooped up in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for more than a year.
Who knew if that guy would really get excited and cause some exciting commotion in the garden?
Qian Renxue was originally about to turn around and go back to her room to tidy herself up, but seeing all those troublemakers running over, she couldn't suppress the jealousy and curiosity in her heart.
So she gritted her teeth and followed at the very back.
...
In the backyard garden in the early morning, the grass was covered with cool dew.
When Ning Rongrong and her group ran over, they immediately spotted the two people on the lawn in the garden.
Xuan Hao was still sleeping.
Moreover, his large, sturdy body was now nestled comfortably in Na'er's petite arms, while Na'er gently held his head and stroked his short hair.
Upon seeing this, everyone's expressions became quite strange.
Because this scene somehow exuded a strange sense of... "compassion"?!
The way these two get along is truly amazing.
One moment they're a domineering older brother with an overwhelming protective instinct and a well-behaved younger sister, and the next they're a gentle older sister who spoils her younger brother and a spoiled younger brother.
The role switching is so smooth and seamless.
However, to everyone's relief, both of them were dressed neatly and securely, indicating that they had genuinely been chatting under the covers last night and hadn't done anything out of line.
"We're almost at the opening ceremony." Ning Rongrong slowed her pace and jogged over, lowering her voice to ask, "What time did he go to sleep last night?"
Na'er smiled slightly and replied softly, "I forgot too.
We talked for a long time last night and went to bed very late.
He still hasn't had enough sleep."
Ning Rongrong squatted down and poked Xuan Hao's tightly closed cheek with her finger:
"Hey, stop playing dead! Are you going today or not?
If you really don't want to go, I'll go and inform His Highness the Crown Prince that you're unwell and can't get out of bed?"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Hao not only didn't open his eyes, but also frowned in strong resistance, and pressed his head even closer into Na'er's arms, adopting a "I'm going on strike" stance.
Ning Rongrong's eye twitched slightly: "...Fine, I got it. So you're trying to renege on your promise and not go, right?"
She sighed, just about to turn around and report the dire situation to "Xue Qinghe".
When I turned around, I almost bumped into someone.
Xue Qinghe had silently appeared behind her without her noticing.
At this moment, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire was staring intently at Xuan Hao, who was pretending to be dead in Na'er's arms, with a resentful gaze, even one that seemed to contain a hint of gritted teeth.
"I've been preparing for such an important opening ceremony for so long..."
Xue Qinghe spoke softly, her tone full of resentment, "You'd rather stay here and sleep soundly with your sister than get up and go stand up for me and give me some support, is that it?!"
Hearing this question filled with resentment, Xuan Hao finally couldn't keep up the act anymore.
He opened his eyes helplessly, turned his head to look at Xue Qinghe's gloomy face, and sighed:
"Okay, I'll go right now, alright? I already promised you last night, why are you so angry..."
"If you're going, get up right now!" Xue Qinghe glared at him fiercely. "It's getting late!"
"Yes, yes, Your Highness, please calm down, I'll get up right away..."
Xuan Hao yawned as he prepared to push himself up.
However, before he could fully sit up,
Xue Qinghe strode forward, bent down, and scooped up the man, who was over two meters tall, before Xuan Hao could exert any force!
Moreover, it was a standard princess carry!
Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and the others around them widened their eyes instantly and gasped.
Xuan Hao was completely bewildered by the sudden feeling of weightlessness. "Holy crap... what are you doing?!"
Xue Qinghe held him, a cold smile playing on her lips:
"To help you get dressed."
"Weren't you acting all tired just now, unable to even get out of bed? Since President Xuanhao is so delicate, then let me, the Crown Prince, personally serve you today!"
Seeing Xue Qinghe's terrifying, forced smile, Xuan Hao's eyes twitched violently, and a chill ran down his spine.
"You...you shouldn't do this."
Xuan Hao swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly.
"I'm a little scared by what you're doing..."
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