I traveled through time just for the jade hairpin, I never wanted to be the queen

Chapter 115 Revealing the Real Reason for Admiration

Ling Xiyue was stunned for a moment.

She couldn't help but think of Shi Hui's abnormal behavior this morning, and suddenly she realized what was going on.

"No wonder he changed the subject when I asked him this morning. He also knew that the Second Prince stayed in Sumei's courtyard every day. It turned out that there was a clue."

After hearing this, He Tingxi just lowered his head and ate his meal without saying anything more.

"I didn't expect that Shi Hui only cared about appearance. I'm a little disappointed." Ling Xiyue's face gradually darkened and her mood became unhappy.

He Tingxi noticed the subtle changes in Ling Xiyue and helped Ling Xiyue analyze it.

"Xiyue, don't be so stubborn. You can try to look at things from Shi Hui's perspective. If there are two girls who both like you, and they both have outstanding talents and good personalities, but their bodies are different, one has an outstanding body and the other has an average body, which one would you choose?"

This question stumped Ling Xiyue.

Seeing that Ling Xiyue didn't respond, He Tingxi had already guessed what Ling Xiyue meant.

"You will definitely choose the one with a good figure, right? In fact, Shi Hui is just telling the truth. In reality, everyone is like this. When they have the ability to choose, they will choose the best." He Tingxi explained patiently.

Ling Xiyue looked at He Tingxi who was explaining to her seriously, and suddenly, she felt that He Tingxi was so gentle and patient.

In an instant, my heart beat abnormally fast.

Ling Xiyue realized something was wrong, so she quickly avoided his gaze and lowered her head to "eat".

Ling Xiyue's behavior made He Tingxi look confused.

"Xiyue, what's wrong? Was I wrong?" He Tingxi asked gently.

"No, you're right. It turns out that I'm the superficial person. Come to think of it, I'm also a superficial person. I actually have the nerve to criticize others."

Ling Xiyue still kept her head down and "ate", but she had already realized her mistakes and was reflecting on herself.

"You said you are also a superficial person? What do you mean?" He Tingxi suddenly became very interested in this and asked anxiously.

"Uh--"

Ling Xiyue suddenly didn’t know how to explain it, so she continued to eat.

Seeing that Ling Xiyue hadn't spoken, He Tingxi thought for a moment, then raised his lips slightly. He asked tentatively, "Do you accept me because of my figure?"

As soon as the words fell, Ling Xiyue was immediately "scared". She coughed a few times tactically and smiled naively.

"Your Highness, what are you talking about?" Ling Xiyue pretended to be stupid.

"Really?" He Tingxi smiled faintly.

Then he looked around and saw Xiaoyin and several maids standing nearby, so he gave instructions to Xiaoyin and the others.

"Xiaoyin, please leave first. I'll call you if there's anything else."

"Yes." Xiaoyin led the maids out of the room.

After seeing Xiaoyin and the others leave, He Tingxi moved his wheelchair, leaned against Ling Xiyue, and lowered his voice.

"Now that there's no one around, you can tell me now. Did you accept me because you were attracted by my figure?"

Ling Xiyue looked at He Tingxi approaching with an expectant look on his face, and was speechless for a moment.

"Tingxi, I feel like you are becoming more and more like a child. What kind of questions are you asking? Can't I accept you just because you are a nice person? Why just because of your figure?"

"Didn't you just say that you are superficial too? If you are superficial, how can it be because of me? It must be because of my appearance." He Tingxi was very dissatisfied with Ling Xiyue's answer, and he analyzed it himself.

Ling Xiyue was unable to refute for a moment, and seeing that no one else was around, she admitted it generously.

"Okay, I admit that I was just attracted by your good looks. It completely fits my aesthetic."

He Tingxi heard this, his face was full of joy, "Just admit it."

"Tingxi, aren't you angry when you hear me say that I like your appearance rather than your character?" Ling Xiyue looked up at He Tingxi, a little surprised.

He Tingxi shook his head and said with a smile: "Why should I be angry? I am so happy. Because you told the truth and affirmed my appearance, which was a compliment."

"Is that so? Your train of thought is really peculiar." Ling Xiyue couldn't help but sigh.

"What is a brain circuit?" He Tingxi asked curiously.

"Well, how should I put it? What you think is different from what others think." Ling Xiyue said as she pondered.

"Who am I? Can anyone compare to me?" He Tingxi said with a confident smile.

Ling Xiyue was speechless as she continued to enjoy her meal.

Seeing that Ling Xiyue didn't make any more comments, He Tingxi continued to eat.

After a moment of silence, He Tingxi suddenly became serious.

"Xiyue, to be honest, you liked me because of my appearance. What do you think about me now? Do you like me as a person?"

This question stumped Ling Xiyue. She put down her chopsticks, looked up at He Tingxi, and seeing He Tingxi's serious expression, she hurriedly lowered her head and ate slowly to hide her inner uneasiness.

Seeing Ling Xiyue avoiding his question, He Tingxi felt a little heartbroken for a moment, but he did not ask any further questions.

"You know what? I like you not because of your appearance, but because of your personality and character." He Tingxi continued.

"My personality and character?" Ling Xiyue was a little surprised and puzzled.

"I like you not because you saved me, but because you only took five taels of silver from me. At that time, I guessed that the person who saved me must be a very cute and interesting girl. From then on, you were the only one in my heart. When I found out that you were the one I was looking for, do you know how excited and happy I was?"

When He Tingxi talked about this, he couldn't help but smile.

Ling Xiyue looked up at He Tingxi as he slowly expressed his inner thoughts, and she felt a little guilty.

I thought to myself: Your Highness, you are really sincere to me. It's not because of my appearance or figure, but because you really like me. But I still have many mixed feelings towards Your Highness, it's not pure. I suddenly felt sorry for him.

He Tingxi seemed to understand Ling Xiyue's thoughts, and he did not continue the topic.

"Have your meal, or the food will get cold."

"Yes." Ling Xiyue continued to eat.

"I don't ask for too much. I just hope you can be by my side and live happily. Then I'll be satisfied." He Tingxi said softly.

Ling Xiyue couldn't help but be startled. She raised her head slightly and looked at He Tingxi. She felt that He Tingxi was a little humble at the moment.

Seeing He Tingxi looking at her, she hurriedly lowered her head and ate her meal, a little afraid to look He Tingxi in the eye.

He Tingxi looked at Ling Xiyue's reaction, just smiled helplessly, said nothing more, and ate quietly.

Ling Xiyue couldn't help but murmur in her heart: I now feel more and more that His Highness has many faces in front of me. Sometimes he teaches me like a father; sometimes he is like a child, very naive; sometimes, he is like a pervert, always pestering me.

Today, His Highness even showed a humble side. What does this mean? Is this a sign of love?