The long night was not over, and the dawn had not yet risen.
The spacious room at the back of the ship was very quiet. There were a few flower pots on the balcony, which were carefully taken care of by Xiao Xiang'er every day. They were already lush and green.
Cui Xiaowan was originally a little sleepy, but when she walked from the deck to the stern, her mind was also awake. She walked over to the flowerpot she had planted and looked at it carefully.
The flowers were still very beautiful, but for some reason, they looked just like flowers now.
Cui Xiaowan's eyes did not linger too much. She picked up the kettle and sprinkled some water, then walked into the inner room.
The room was as clean as before, but the workbench by the window was filled with all kinds of objects. There was a pool of candlelight on the candlestick. One could imagine the scene of a woman sitting alone in front of the window on a summer night, seriously carving.
After Cui Xiaowan glanced at it, she walked to the front and carefully tidied it up. On the table, in addition to the golden quail eggs, tails, and other common objects of unknown use, there were also two very small red hats with small bells hanging on them. They looked very beautiful.
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Cui Xiaowan's eyes showed some doubt. After carefully studying it, she tried to wear it on her head. The hat was only the size of a finger, so naturally it could not be worn. She thought for a while and compared it on her body. After thinking for a long time, she still could not think of this pair. It was similar to the 'blood guillotine' in the novels. In the end, it was still neatly placed in the box at the side.
Xiao Xiang'er had already become a habit of sleeping late and waking up late in the palace. She would only wake up at dawn and was still sleeping soundly at this time.
Cui Xiaowan walked to the curtain and opened it to take a look. Xiao Xiang'er, dressed in a red nightgown, was lying on her side on a pillow. Her waist was covered with a thin blanket, and in her hand was a small wooden figure. The small figure was a jade-faced gentleman who raised his hand to salute. His smile was bright and his appearance could not be more familiar.
At this time, Xiao Xiang'er's eyelashes were trembling. She should be dreaming. Her face was also a little red. It was probably a relatively nervous dream. She looked a little scared. Her toes were arched and she struggled from time to time.
Cui Xiao Wan took a closer look. Perhaps it was because she had not seen Xiao Xiang'er for a long time and missed her a little. She took off her outer skirt and squeezed to the front. She raised her arms and hugged Xiao Xiang'er. She stroked her back with her hands, wanting to comfort her mother who was alone in her bedchamber.
Xiao Xiang 'er's body froze slightly in her sleep. She instinctively raised her hands and hugged the person beside her, rubbing her cheeks against his chest.
Just two brushes …
So soft …
Why is there nothing here?
In a daze, Xiao Xiang 'er's expression suddenly stiffened. There was a milky smell at the tip of her nose, which was obviously not the smell of Xu Buling.
Cui Xiaowan looked at her mother, who looked like a kitten, and hesitated for a moment before she continued to stroke her back.
"Mother, don't be afraid. I'm back."
"…"
Xiao Xiang'er woke up from her stupor and looked at Cui Xiaowan.
They were very close, and their eyes met.
Xiao Xiang'er's cheeks gradually felt like they were on fire. She carefully withdrew her hands that had reached under Xiao Wan's waist. Her apricot-like eyes were about to burst into tears. After holding it in for a long time, she said with a smile,
"Xiaowan, why did you suddenly come back? I … I had a nightmare just now. I don't know what I did. "
Cui Xiaowan's eyes curved into a smile. "There's no need to explain. I know that mother misses a man. Xu Buling has already come back. He's upstairs now. Since mother is awake, go up and sleep. "
"Who misses a man …"
Xiao Xiang'er naturally felt embarrassed after being teased by a junior like this. She moved away slightly, tidied up her nightdress, and changed the topic.
"It's okay to go to Chang 'an City, right? I didn't want you to follow me, but just in case, I still took you there. I know you don't want to go back … "
Cui Xiaowan shook her head. "The emperor and I have nothing to do with each other. I only recognize my mother. Going back to Chang 'an City was also quite interesting. I even saw my mother, but my mother advised me to sleep with Xu Buling, which made me a little unhappy. It's still mother who's better … "
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Xiao Xiang'er's expression was strange. She turned her head and looked at Cui Xiaowan, who was almost talking to herself. "Uh … Your mother asked you this? How did you answer? "
"I said that I'm Aunt Xu Buling. My mother won't say this."
"Aunt …"
Xiao Xiang'er had almost forgotten the ethics and principles that she often thought of. It was more like an explanation to comfort herself.
"What aunt? I've already died once, and my previous identity no longer exists. You, me, and Xu Buling are all equal. If you have other thoughts, you don't have to consider this identity … "
Cui Xiaowan blinked. "Does mother also want to persuade me to sleep with Xu Buling?"
"Uh …"
Xiao Xiang'er was quite conflicted. She really treated Cui Xiaowan as a child who hadn't grown up yet. When she thought of the 'mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sleeping together', her scalp went numb. If she didn't persuade her, Cui Xiaowan wouldn't be able to escape once she boarded this pirate ship …
"It depends on your heart. What do you think of Xu Buling, Xiao Wan?"
Cui Xiaowan pondered for a moment, then pursed her lips and smiled. "I think he's quite interesting. He's more beautiful than the flowers in the sea of flowers, and more interesting than flowers."
Xiao Xiang'er didn't understand. After pondering for a moment, she could only nod and smile.
The sky was still dark, and both of them were a little sleepy, so they didn't talk anymore.
Cui Xiaowan lay on the pillow and thought for a moment. She also took out the small wooden token from her waist and gently rubbed it in her hand.
Xiao Xiang'er tilted her head and glanced at it. Her gaze darkened!
Good heavens!
It's already eight times. How many days have I been out?
Xiao Xiang'er's gaze was complicated and strange. She turned around again, took the small red wooden token from Cui Xiaowan's hand, and casually sized it up:
"Xiaowan, you … What are you carving?"
Cui Xiaowan wasn't stingy. She smiled and explained, "It's an interesting thing. Just like mother, every time I come back from serving in bed, I will carve a stroke. I think this method is quite good. I can remember what happened with each stroke. "
"Serving in bed …"
Xiao Xiang'er was slightly uncomfortable. She secretly glanced at Cui Xiaowan a few times, wanting to say something but hesitating.
Cui Xiaowan naturally knew what her mother was thinking and calmly said, "I didn't sleep with Xu Buling. Mother, don't worry."
"I naturally don't worry about you. Hmm … I'm a little worried about him …"
"Mother knows him very well."
"Hmm?"
Xiao Xiang'er didn't feel that this was a compliment at all. She secretly scolded her smelly brother in her heart and turned her head:
"He … Does he have the intention of sleeping with you?"
Cui Xiaowan blinked and thought for a moment. Suddenly, she revealed a smile:
"I think so, but he cares a little more about me, so I don't mind."
Xiao Xiang'er frowned and pondered for a moment. She didn't know whether her words were affectionate or heartless. In the end, she could only smile, lean against the pillow, and close her eyes to concentrate.
"Mother, if you can't sleep, you can touch me. I don't mind."
"You're a woman. I don't feel anything when I touch you."
"Is that so? Aren't they all made of flesh … "
"Sigh …"
