Chapter 669: Chapter 666: Helping Out_1 Chapter 669: Chapter 666: Helping Out_1 Kid and Xiao Rongyan gazed into each other’s eyes. Kid almost fell into the deep, jet-black depths of Xiao Rongyan’s pure gaze. However, beneath his deeply set eyelids, his eyes remained calm, as if the only one whose heart was disturbed was her.

Kid lowered her gaze, her bloodless lips curling slightly. “The Hidden Guards have been diverted again by Yue Shi?”

“Yes, Yue Shi has diverted them…” Xiao Rongyan’s gaze fell on Kid’s delicate, fair face. “It is unknown how long Yue Shi can keep the Bai family’s Hidden Guards away. If they can’t hold them off for long, we might need the help of your little maid.”

As he spoke, Xiao Rongyan took a small porcelain bottle from his chest and placed it in Kid’s hand. “The box of secret medicine that Xiao Ali sent to you today is a treasure of the Imperial Family of Yan. Let Doctor Hong examine it. If it’s suitable for your condition… it will greatly benefit your injuries. This… is the latest batch of mermaid oil. After your new wounds heal, it won’t leave scars. I will send it to you every two weeks from now on.”

Kid gently grasped the small porcelain bottle in her hand and looked up at Xiao Rongyan. “This item is so precious. It must have been troublesome to bring it from Yan to the Jin Kingdom. You must be exhausted.”

“No trouble at all. As long as you use it, it’s not trouble.” Xiao Rongyan looked deeply into her eyes. “Why is Kid always so polite with me?”

The firelight faintly shining through the curtains illuminated Xiao Rongyan’s well-defined profile, making his features appear even more profound.

Kid pressed her lips together without speaking, a smile hidden in her eyes, but her heartbeat grew faster. The injury on her chest ached from the impact.

Xiao Rongyan gently grasped her slender shoulders, slowly bowed his head close to her, and couldn’t resist caressing her elegant, long neck. He cupped her cheek, his eyelashes lowered as he gazed at her lips.

Kid felt somewhat nervous, clutching Xiao Rongyan’s firm wrist, her eyelashes quivering slightly.

Xiao Rongyan’s intense aura enveloped her, forcefully invading her lungs, disturbing her thoughts.

His fingers brushed her lips. His hot, heavy breaths swept over her nose. Her heartbeat seemed ready to leap out of her chest.

Time seemed to freeze between them. Xiao Rongyan appeared to be intentionally tormenting her, watching her cheeks and ears flush, waiting for her to make a move. However, he did not kiss her.

The slender fingers that held Xiao Rongyan’s wrist climbed onto Xiao Rongyan’s broad shoulders, lightly touched his lips. Her usually clear voice now carried a trace of feminine softness, very low, “These days, I’ve been thinking of you too…”

A smile flickered in Xiao Rongyan’s eyes. He lowered his head to peck Kid’s lips, then lifted his head to gaze at her again. He stroked her flawless face, lifted her chin with his calloused fingers, and pressed his thin lips to hers again. This time, he did not restrain himself to just a brief taste, but controlled himself from indulging too much to avoid hurting Kid.

Kid’s hand clenched tighter, grabbing the front of Xiao Rongyan’s clothes messily. Her breathing was erratic. She felt her spine tremble, passively enduring Xiao Rongyan’s kiss, her entire body burning, unable to resist, eventually going limp.

Afraid of crushing Kid, Xiao Rongyan propped himself up with one hand on the hidden compartment next to them. He grasped the hidden compartment tightly to control himself from losing restraint.

Hearing Chun Tao’s light footsteps approaching the main room, Xiao Rongyan reluctantly let go of Kid’s lips. Breathing heavily, he reluctantly kissed Kid’s swollen lips again, grasping the hand she had been tightly holding at his collar, and placed a kiss on her fingers.

“Your little maid is back.” Xiao Rongyan, with a teasing sparkle in his eyes, said in a low voice, “Kid, have you figured out how to fool your little maid this time?”

Kid raised her hand to cover her thumping heart, feeling like a storm was brewing inside. She watched Xiao Rongyan tuck in her blanket, then stand up, once again morphing into that elegant and composed gentleman.

Her palm was soaked with sweat. Hearing the door open made her inexplicably guilty. In a low voice, she called out, “Chun Tao…”

“Yes!” Chun Tao heard Kid call her. She hurriedly brought the lamp from the outer room, lifting the curtain in small steps, and entered the inner chamber.

When Chun Tao saw a man standing by their young lady’s bed, she was so frightened that the lamp slipped from her hand…

Xiao Rongyan quickly caught it and handed the lamp back to Chun Tao. “Careful…”

Chun Tao’s eyes widened, wanting to scream but not daring to. It was that scoundrel again!

Sitting by the bed, Kid lifted the bed curtain, looking down on Chun Tao’s shocked face. Blushing, she cleared her throat and said softly, “Mr. Xiao is here to deliver medicine. You are to discreetly escort Mr. Xiao out through the side door. Do not alarm anyone else!”

Chun Tao nodded vigorously like a pecking chicken. Of course she dared not alarm anyone else. If she did, the young lady’s reputation would be ruined!

“Yue Shi has not returned yet. It seems we won’t need to trouble Lady Chun Tao. Mr. Xiao will leave by himself!” After speaking, Xiao Rongyan smiled at Chun Tao and bowed, “Sorry for alarming Lady Chun Tao.”

Chun Tao glanced at her young lady, then at Xiao Rongyan. If she still didn’t understand by now, she’d truly be a fool.

Chun Tao blushed, realizing the truth… Their young lady and this Mr. Xiao were affectionate towards each other. That was why Mr. Xiao sneaked into the young lady’s boudoir at night, and the lady so gently let it slide!

But this… Mr. Xiao was too daring, sneaking in like this. If discovered, how could their young lady live on!

Chun Tao was angered by her own sluggishness and Xiao Rongyan’s brazenness. Frowning, she made a respectful bow to Xiao Rongyan. “Mr. Xiao, please.”

Xiao Rongyan turned, making an elegant and formal bow to Kid. “If the medicine works well for the Princess of Zhen, you can send someone to inform me. I will then find a way to obtain more for the young lady.”

“Thank you, Mr. Xiao. Chun Tao, see Mr. Xiao out.” Kid said.

“Mr. Xiao…” Chun Tao made a gesture of invitation.

Xiao Rongyan nodded and followed Chun Tao outside. As he passed the curtain, he glanced back at Kid with reluctance before leaving the Qinghui Courtyard.

“Lady Chun Tao, you should stay and look after the young lady. It’s laborious enough for you.” Xiao Rongyan nodded slightly to Chun Tao. He was elegant, composed, with a gentle tone and a calm demeanor.

Chun Tao, still uneasy, said, “I should escort Mr. Xiao out of the mansion. If someone sees, our young lady’s…”

She trailed off, stepping towards the outer door of the Qinghui Courtyard. She quietly opened the courtyard gate and looked around. Seeing no one, she turned to beckon Xiao Rongyan, only to find the courtyard empty.

Dark clouds rolled in. A gust of wind rustled the dry leaves in the courtyard. Raindrops fell on Chun Tao’s nose and down her collar. She quickly shut the courtyard gate and dashed to the porch.