363. Sleeping Side By Side

In the deepening night of Notting City, inside the inn room, Qian Renjue had just finished his bath.

Seated at the table, he held the soft and lively Xiao Wu in his arms. Xiao Wu was chattering excitedly, sharing stories from her time at the academy—how she often distracted Tang San and managed her little own domain within Notting Academy.

Her face beamed with pride.

Qian Renjue watched her animated expressions with a quiet smile, occasionally asking questions to show interest. Every so often, a bit of praise from him would earn a kiss from the little bunny.

Smack!

At that moment, Xiao Wu wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. While the kisses were sweet, her habit of licking was another story.

"Alright, alright." Qian Renjue gently pushed her away by the shoulders, sighing, “Enough of the licking. I just finished bathing."

"Your Highness~" Xiao Wu blushed, settling down with a slight pout, holding tightly onto his clothes. She looked up, feeling both nervous and content in his embrace. Surrounded by his warmth, she felt like she was melting.

Qian Renjue wiped his slightly damp cheek, then sighed. “If there’s nothing else, let’s get some rest. We have to get up early tomorrow.”

“Yes, I’ll follow your lead, Your Highness!” Xiao Wu nodded enthusiastically. It had been so long since she had the chance to share a bed with him again!

Seeing her eager eyes, Qian Renjue pinched her cheek, warning, “Little bunny, stay calm while you’re sleeping, or I’ll kick you out.”

“Alright, alright~” Xiao Wu nodded obediently, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Not only do you need to know it, but you need to remember it," Qian Renjue reminded her, lightly patting her head and then wrapping his arms around her waist. Xiao Wu nestled closer, wrapping her legs around him as he lay on the bed. She buried her face in his neck, letting out a contented giggle.

“Hehe~ Your Highness, you smell so good~”

“Aah—” Before she could continue, Xiao Wu let out a small cry of pain as he tapped her head lightly.

“Keep it down and stop squirming. You didn’t talk this much while sleeping before,” he scolded playfully, giving her a couple of soft pats.

With a laugh, Xiao Wu nodded, feeling the affection in every gentle tap he gave her.

Snuggling close, she stuck her little tongue out and licked the pink pearl pendant hanging from his neck, closing her eyes with a blissful sigh.

Mom, Xiao Wu feels so happy...

In the bathroom, through the frosted glass door, Ling Yuan’s graceful silhouette could be seen—a stunning figure with a slim waist, long legs, and perfect curves.

Creak!

Just as Qian Renjue and Xiao Wu were settling down on the bed, the bathroom door slowly opened.

Ling Yuan stepped out, dressed in a seductive lace-trimmed, ice-silk slip dress, walking through the warm mist that lingered in the air. Her attire was particularly eye-catching, with a lace neckline dipping low to reveal a glimpse of her soft curves.

The delicate silk fabric clung to her form, barely reaching her hips, while her long, sleek legs seemed to shine with a gentle radiance in the soft light.

Hearing the sound, Qian Renjue looked up towards the bathroom. His purple eyes flashed with admiration as he glanced at her, unable to resist taking a second look.

“Wow, Lady Ling Yuan is so beautiful, just like Little Grass!” Xiao Wu exclaimed, her compliment genuine and full of admiration.

Ling Yuan’s face flushed with shyness at Xiao Wu's praise.

Ling Yuan noticed Qian Renjue’s hungry gaze and Xiao Wu’s praise, both of which she accepted warmly. With her shy yet captivating look, Ling Yuan met his eyes, her cheeks flushed as she walked forward.

Each step made it seem as though her skirt could barely contain her figure.

“Uh…” Xiao Wu, resting in Qian Renjue's arms, seemed to feel the rising warmth around them, momentarily dazed. Qian Renjue calmly looked away.

“Your Highness~” Ling Yuan’s soft, flirtatious voice drifted close to his ear, carrying a warm fragrance.

"Sister Ling Yuan," Qian Renjue turned slightly, only to be stunned. Ling Yuan had bent over, and the loose neckline of her nightgown, under the pull of gravity, revealed quite a scene.

Xiao Wu, feeling something strange, also looked up, peeking into Ling Yuan’s neckline with great interest.

“Wow! So white, so narrow, so big!” she exclaimed, completely in awe.

Hearing Xiao Wu’s excited comments, Ling Yuan, already extremely embarrassed, quickly covered her neckline, glaring at the cheeky bunny who’d been spying on her!

Xiao Wu shivered slightly, touching the collar around her neck, wondering if she’d lost the carrots hidden in her spirit guide device.

Qian Renjue let out a quiet sigh, but before he could say anything, Ling Yuan quickly spoke up.

“Your Highness, Ling Yuan is feeling a bit sleepy tonight. Could I skip keeping watch?”

Qian Renjue hesitated briefly and then nodded. “Of course.”

“Thank you, Your Highness!” She leaned in, leaving a kiss on his cheek, then, blushing deeply, lifted her leg to step over the little bunny and positioned herself on the bed beside Qian Renjue.

As Qian Renjue lay on his back, his nose felt warm. Did Ling Yuan only bring her nightgown in her spirit guide? Did she not bring anything else? Seeing his dazed look, Ling Yuan’s face flushed even more with embarrassment.

“Your Highness?” Xiao Wu looked up, confused by Qian Renjue’s silence. She was in an awkward position and couldn’t lie down properly.

Just then, Ling Yuan raised her hand, using her spirit power to turn off the light, and lay beside Qian Renjue. Xiao Wu's soft, puzzled voice broke the quiet.

“Your Highness, did you bring Xiao Wu something tasty?”

“Stop squirming. You… can eat it tomorrow morning.” Flustered, Qian Renjue hastily grabbed her small hand that had been reaching out to search. He adjusted her position so she lay flat and gently stroked her hair.

“Let’s go to sleep now.”

“Mm.” Xiao Wu looked at him, nodding quietly, though her face was full of curiosity.

Ling Yuan lay beside Qian Renjue, her face as red as a cherry. She understood Xiao Wu’s feelings but felt too embarrassed to make fun of her. She decided to lie still, refraining from any further actions. She knew that as long as she stayed calm, Qian Renjue wouldn’t send her away.

Time passed, and Xiao Wu’s breathing grew slow and even as she drifted off to sleep, a tiny smile on her lips. With Ling Yuan lying quietly beside him, Qian Renjue also began to relax. He was relieved; with the little bunny there, he had no intention of doing anything else.

As he started to doze off, Ling Yuan, who had been still, opened her eyes slightly and began to meditate quietly, sitting cross-legged.


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The night was enchanting, with the moon shyly hidden behind clouds. Qian Renjue lay half-asleep, his face showing a hint of contentment, as though lost in a pleasant dream. Beside him, Ling Yuan, who had been meditating, grew tired and dozed off, leaning against his chest as if she were a sleepy student nodding off in class.

In Qian Renjue's embrace, Xiao Wu murmured softly in her sleep, and he could feel her gentle breathing and warmth around him, creating a comforting and tranquil embrace.