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Chapter 40: Hunters Always Appear in the Form of Prey (Part 2)
Su Xiaoxiao stepped forward lightly and placed the warm water on the vanity: "Palace Master, I have prepared the warm water for you."
"Good, I'm coming."
Palace Master Shangguan Waner came to the vanity, dipped her slender fingers into the warm water, and gently washed her face.
The morning sunlight spilled through the window lattice, reflecting on her pink, translucent skin, revealing a layer of delicate radiance that made her look unrealistically beautiful.
Su Xiaoxiao felt her throat tighten slightly, and she swallowed involuntarily.
A thought suddenly occurred to her: it would be nice if she could just give her a gentle hug…
Palace Master Shangguan Waner noticed her unusual behavior, looked up, and asked in confusion: "Xiaoxiao, what's wrong? Are you thirsty?"
Su Xiaoxiao was stunned, hurriedly shook her head, and then subconsciously blurted out: "No… it's just that you are so beautiful, Palace Master, I couldn't help but want to hug you…"
As soon as the words left her mouth, she was shocked. It's over, I let it slip!
However, the next moment—
Palace Master Shangguan Waner chuckled suddenly, her eyes carrying a hint of mischief: "Xiaoxiao, you really are naughty…"
Before she finished speaking, she suddenly leaned in close, bowed slightly, pulled Su Xiaoxiao into her arms, and gave her a warm hug!
Xiaoxiao was shocked, her eyes widening: "Palace Master, you—!"
Palace Master Shangguan Waner raised an eyebrow slightly and said matter-of-factly: "Hey, it's nothing. I liked it, so I hugged you."
She smiled brightly, her eyes carrying a touch of playfulness: "Otherwise, why don't you hug me back to return the favor?"
Su Xiaoxiao was stunned, her mind unable to process this.
This… what kind of move is this?!
She waved her hands in a panic: "Xiaoxiao doesn't dare…"
Seeing this, Palace Master Shangguan Waner became even more pleased: "Go ahead and hug me, I give you permission."
Her tone was confident and righteous, and she even slightly opened her arms, waiting for Su Xiaoxiao to embrace her.
How could Su Xiaoxiao resist such temptation?
She plucked up the courage and gently hugged Palace Master Shangguan Waner back, feeling the faint fragrance on her body and her warm body temperature.
Su Xiaoxiao felt a wave of sweetness in her heart; this treatment was definitely worth it!
She pursed her lips and gathered her courage to ask: "Palace Master, why are you willing to let me…"
Palace Master Shangguan Waner looked at herself in the bronze mirror, gently put down the towel, stroked her reflection in the mirror with her finger, and spoke slowly:
"You know, Emperor Li Xian is the Emperor, and he has countless concubines by his side. Even I am merely one of them."
Her tone showed no emotion, but within that indifference, there was a hint of imperceptible loneliness.
"Even for me, I only have a turn of duty once a month. It looks glorious on the surface, but in reality… it's just going through the motions."
Su Xiaoxiao was stunned. She hadn't expected that this powerful female official was actually just a lonely shadow in the deep palace.
"So, in reality, I have been alone for a long time."
Palace Master Shangguan Waner spoke lightly, but Su Xiaoxiao heard an indescribable helplessness.
The outside world only knew her as the powerful female chancellor, Palace Master Shangguan Waner, but no one cared whether she was lonely.
"Unfortunately, my status dictates that I cannot freely get close to any man."
Palace Master Shangguan Waner lowered her eyes slightly, her long fingertips gently stroking the table, and said slowly:
"Therefore, if there is a warm and caring female attendant by my side… it wouldn't be unacceptable."
Su Xiaoxiao suddenly realized, and her expression instantly became complicated.
She suddenly realized that the real reason she had been chosen as a personal attendant might be far more than just being sensible and obedient.
Palace Master Shangguan Waner looked at her with a knowing smile, her eyes meaningful: "Xiaoxiao, are you willing to be my attendant?"
Su Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat. Such a good thing… she didn't seem able to refuse!
"Palace Master, I am naturally more than willing to be your attendant. It's just…"
Palace Master Shangguan Waner chuckled, a slender finger touching Su Xiaoxiao's lips, cutting off her words.
"There are no 'justs'. As long as you are willing, that is good."
As she spoke, she waved her sleeve lightly, the door closed gently, and she immediately reached out, pulled Su Xiaoxiao to her side, and gently took her hand.
Su Xiaoxiao was somewhat shy from her actions for a moment. Is this still the dignified and cold Palace Master?
Before she could react, Palace Master Shangguan Waner gently planted a kiss on the back of her hand.
The delicate touch, carrying a hint of tenderness, made Su Xiaoxiao's cheeks flush red in an instant.
She had originally thought she would only receive some special attention, but Palace Master Shangguan Waner treated her so tenderly that her heart trembled slightly.
Su Xiaoxiao's eyes shifted slightly, and she gently squeezed Palace Master Shangguan Waner's hand back, whispering: "Palace Master, if you like, Xiaoxiao will always stay by your side."
Palace Master Shangguan Waner curled her lips, reached out, and gently stroked Su Xiaoxiao's hair: "Good, then it is settled."
Su Xiaoxiao looked glorious on the outside, but her heart was lost in thought.
Currently, she had three partners: Su Wanqing, Mu Xueyan, and Lin Chen.
But even so, she was already struggling to cope.
If she had more partners, would they also end up in a situation like Palace Master Shangguan Waner's?
Indeed, they would not get close to any men, but they would likely seek female attendants for companionship to satisfy their emotional needs.
Thinking of this, Su Xiaoxiao's heart tightened, especially regarding Lin Chen.
She had never touched Lin Chen, even though Lin Chen had actively offered many times to serve her personally, but she had always refused her.
But if she kept dragging it out, in case Lin Chen's emotional needs were not met, then she would be the one losing out big time!
Hmm, she had to find an opportunity to properly accompany her…
Su Xiaoxiao decided in her heart. At this moment, Palace Master Shangguan Waner had already stood up to get dressed.
Draped in a Hanfu, which outlined her exquisite curves, her posture was graceful, her skin was whiter than snow, and her cheeks were flushed, clearly showing she was in a pleasant mood.
Palace Master Shangguan Waner stretched her arms, looked back at Su Xiaoxiao, and smiled: "Xiaoxiao, since you have become my attendant, you can no longer just do maid's work every day."
Su Xiaoxiao was stunned: "What does the Palace Master mean…?"
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