A Cutie Spoiled by Her Seven Uncles-Chapter 786 - 717: Heavenly Dao’s Son has Severely Harmed Me

The Emperor held her tightly in his arms, listening to her cries. In this moment, he didn’t know if what he was doing was right or wrong.

But pursuing one’s own happiness, pursuing the girl he yearned for—this was only right and proper. Xie Pan’Er was currently lost in emotional anguish; this was a good opportunity. He would allow himself this one act of shamelessness! For the sake of his future happiness, even if it meant letting his own brother down.

Emperor Yuansheng thought this, a trace of self-reproach in his heart. Yet, this sliver of self-reproach vanished as the beauty in his arms cried ever more sorrowfully, his heart aching more with each sob. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Eventually, Xie Pan’Er finished crying. She lifted her head from the Emperor’s embrace, gently pushed him away, and said apologetically, "I’m sorry, I... I got your clothes dirty."

"It’s alright; clothes are far less important than your feelings!" The Emperor was very gentle. To avoid embarrassing Xie Pan’Er, he simply took off his outer robe, intending to throw it away. However, before he could, Xie Pan’Er snatched it away, saying, "It would be such a waste to throw it away. I... I got it dirty, so I’ll take responsibility for washing it and returning it to you!"

"Then I am much obliged to Miss Xie!"

Forcing a smile, Xie Pan’Er replied, "I should be the one apologizing to you; it was my offense..."

"Hey! If you say that, you’re treating me like an outsider. We’re friends. If you’re going to be so particular about such things, then if I ever needed to ask for your help, Miss, I wouldn’t feel comfortable bringing it up." The Emperor quickly interrupted Xie Pan’Er before she could voice her apology, deliberately trying to lighten the mood.

Only then did Xie Pan’Er fall silent, lowering her head to say, "I truly thank you for today. If you ever genuinely need this humble woman’s help with anything in the future, this humble woman will certainly not shirk her duty!"

What Xie Pan’Er didn’t know was that this promise she made today would nearly cost her life in the future.

"Good!"

"Then, this humble woman will take her leave." Xie Pan’Er curtsied, then turned and left without another glance at the Emperor, who remained standing there.

Seeing Xie Pan’Er washing the Emperor’s clothes, Princess Ata was completely stunned. During these days, although their group had no maids or young servants, the Emperor’s clothes were certainly not something Xie Pan’Er or she would wash. The Emperor had a habit of discarding clothes as he traveled. Of course, with treasures like the Qiankun sleeve—of which the Emperor possessed two—he wasn’t actually littering them across the Continent. Instead, once he changed, he’d toss the worn garments into a Qiankun sleeve. Earlier, after they left the city, they had, at Xie Pan’Er’s suggestion, raided a clothing store, bringing Xiaosuisui along.

She kept her belongings with Xiaosuisui, as she had no cultivation and thus couldn’t use magical treasures like the Qiankun sleeve. So, larger items were with Xiaosuisui, while smaller items were in her own small bundle.

"Are you... have you lost your mind?" Princess Ata reached out and touched Pan’Er’s forehead. "No fever! Could it be that you’ve come to your senses and decided to submit to destiny and become the Queen Mother of Great Han?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Pan’Er was dumbstruck. How could I have forgotten about that? When I was crying in the Emperor’s arms just now, why didn’t I think of these things? It’s over! Has the Emperor misunderstood something now? Will he think I’m the type of woman who covets wealth and status? That seeing as marrying Ji Youzhi isn’t working out, I’ve turned my attention to him instead? Xie Pan’Er instantly felt dreadful.

"What’s wrong with you? What are you thinking?" Seeing her standing there dazed, Princess Ata grew worried and gently nudged her. It took some effort to get Pan’Er to snap back to her senses.

"I... I’m done for, Princess Ata! I think I’ve made an eternally irreparable mistake!"

"What mistake did you make? Did you finally realize that you and His Majesty the Emperor are actually a match made in heaven? And then you realized that your previous feelings for Divine Hunter Ji were, in fact, an infidelity to true love? So now you’re regretful and scared?"

Hearing Princess Ata’s words, Xie Pan’Er grew anxious. "Hey! What nonsense are you spouting? It’s not like that at all! I’ve already accepted the fact that there’s no destined affinity between myself and the Seventh Young Master, but just now..." Xie Pan’Er stomped her foot, unsure how to explain the rest to Princess Ata.

"What happened just now?" Seeing her anxiety, Princess Ata couldn’t help but press further.