Only after he released Hua Miaomiao did he suddenly realize that she was completely dazed, her hazy expression utterly adorable in its cluelessness.
Taking advantage of the moment while she was still trying to come back to her senses, Xiao Jinyan pulled her back into his arms and gently stroked her silky hair.
Hua Miaomiao curled softly against his chest, still in shock. This was nothing like what she had originally planned!
She had intended to kiss him, yes—but she never imagined it would turn out like that. Hua Miaomiao felt like such a country bumpkin; she had nearly been kissed to the point of oxygen deprivation.
After all, it was her first kiss, and she had no experience whatsoever. So she naturally found excuses for herself, even thinking that if she kissed the prince more often in the future, she’d surely get better at it.
With that thought, Hua Miaomiao couldn’t help snuggling even closer into his arms.
Xiao Jinyan assumed she was simply shy. Little did he know that his wife had already planned everything that would come next.
After that kiss, Hua Miaomiao felt that her “seduction plan” had officially begun—so another kiss was perfectly reasonable.
She lifted her head again and, imitating how he had kissed her earlier, pressed her lips to his.
Xiao Jinyan hadn’t expected that the person who’d been blushing moments ago would suddenly kiss him again.
This time, he took the initiative to respond gently. Gradually, their breathing grew unsteady, and Hua Miaomiao’s thoughts completely unraveled in the midst of the intimate kiss.
Miraculously, she somehow learned how to breathe properly.
Not only did she avoid running out of breath this time, she realized just how heart-fluttering kissing could be.
Xiao Jinyan knew that if he didn’t stop now, he truly wouldn’t be able to. He could already feel a certain part of himself reacting.
When he finally managed to restrain himself and let her go, both of them were breathing unevenly.
Afraid she might see the look in his eyes, Xiao Jinyan pulled her back into his arms once more.
They held each other like that for a long while before Hua Miaomiao suddenly remembered that she still had important business to take care of.
She had clearly planned to coax him into her space to enjoy a proper bath, and by now, the timing was just right.
Truthfully, she missed modern bathrooms terribly—running water, effortless use, and hot water available 24/7.
Something this wonderful had to be shared.
Thinking of this, Hua Miaomiao lifted her head and said, “My prince, I told you before that I’d let you experience the joy of washing properly. So tonight, would you honor me by giving it a try?”
Xiao Jinyan didn’t fully understand what she meant, but one thing he was certain of—his wife always brought him surprises.
So he replied, “Alright. I’ll leave everything to my wife.”
Hearing him call her “my wife” over and over made her heart melt with sweetness.
She helped him sit on the edge of the bed, then went to the wardrobe to retrieve clean inner garments for both of them. Afterward, she returned and sat beside him.
So… what was happening now?
Xiao Jinyan couldn’t make sense of it at all. Shouldn’t servants be called in to prepare hot water at this time?
While he was still pondering this, Hua Miaomiao had already closed her eyes and begun focusing her thoughts.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Jinyan was genuinely stunned. He had no idea what she was doing.
By now, Hua Miaomiao had already fully visualized the bathroom she wanted in her mind.
Then, a scalp-tingling scene appeared.
A place Xiao Jinyan had never seen before materialized out of thin air right before him.
The way it appeared was no different from magic. Even after ten years of pretending to be blind, he couldn’t fully control his expression.
If Hua Miaomiao hadn’t spoken in time, his reaction would have exposed him.
The shock in Xiao Jinyan’s heart was beyond words. Though he had witnessed countless grand scenes, this one still overwhelmed him.
Before he could compose himself, Hua Miaomiao stood up, took his hand, and said, “Come with me. Tonight, I’ll show you what real bathing bliss feels like.”
Without waiting for his response, she guided him toward that completely unknown place.
Once inside, she led him straight to the bathtub, twisted the faucet, and began filling it with water.
Xiao Jinyan was completely frozen. Ironically, that blank expression helped maintain his disguise—otherwise, his eyes would have betrayed him.
Next, Hua Miaomiao picked up a bottle of essential oil and dripped a few drops into the tub.
Then she gently shook his arm and said softly, “Let me help you undress.”
Seeing that the tub was nearly full, she turned off the water.
Steam slowly rose in the bathroom, and Xiao Jinyan found himself utterly unable to describe the shock he was experiencing.
So when Hua Miaomiao said she’d help him remove his clothes, he instinctively replied, “Alright.”
Hua Miaomiao was more than happy to oblige—this was practically a benefit being handed to her!
Those kisses earlier were no longer enough for her. She was desperate to see her ancient husband’s abs and body.
As she helped him undress, her face burned hot, but for this “perk,” she was all in.
Who needed dignity? Dignity wouldn’t let her see her husband’s bare body.
Hua Miaomiao was completely carried away. If not for the clothing they wore, she might’ve thought she had returned to Earth.
Everything here was familiar—this was her territory. And the handsome man before her was just waiting to be thoroughly admired.
Her mind was filled with chaotic, excited thoughts, and even her hands trembled as she undressed him.
Unlike her excitement, Xiao Jinyan had no idea what to say.
His mind was full of questions. He even began to wonder—could his wife be a celestial being?
Otherwise, where was this place? What were these strange objects?
Everything here was unknown, yet because his wife was with him, he felt a strange sense of calm.
Thinking she couldn’t see him anyway, Hua Miaomiao completely let herself go. Though her hands trembled nonstop, her heart was cheering wildly.
Xiao Jinyan “looked” around, unsure of what to say. He desperately wanted to ask questions, but given his current disguise, he was supposed to see nothing at all.
And therefore, he couldn’t ask anything at all.