It seemed that all the palace servants had gone to sneak a peek at the banquet, so they didn't encounter anyone on the way. Thus, the two managed to enter the Green Jade Pond smoothly.
By this time, Mei Qingxue was almost exhausted and frozen stiff under the weight of the person on her. Her hands and feet were starting to turn cold. But she didn't care much about herself. Instead, she began to undress the young eunuch. Although she felt a bit embarrassed, after all, she was a "middle - aged woman" in her twenties. This young eunuch looked no more than ten or so years old. She might as well just think of it as giving a little kid a bath, even though this "kid" was a bit big.
The favored concubine of the emperor really had special treatment. The hot - spring pool had a diameter of about five meters. Steaming hot air kept rising, and the water carried a faint smell of sulfur, which made people have an urge to take a good bath. But this was not the time to give in to such impulses.
After finally taking off the "eunuch's" upper clothes, Mei Qingxue couldn't help but be shocked. This "eunuch" looked quite thin on the outside, but there was so much to see inside! The "eunuch" had very fair skin, with perfect muscle curves. One could faintly see the six - pack of abdominal muscles that were about to take shape, and there wasn't even a bit of fat around the waist!
Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk. It was really a pity. What a pity that he was an eunuch!
Ahem! This was not the time to appreciate someone's figure! Saving the person was the most important thing! Putting aside her inappropriate and impure thoughts, Mei Qingxue devoted herself to the cause of saving the person. She undressed the "eunuch" until he was left only in his ancient men's underpants. Then she dragged him to the edge of the hot - spring pool. Looking at the hot - spring water in the pool, Mei Qingxue was afraid that her clothes would get wet, which would be hard to explain later. So she took off her clothes until she was left only in her undergarments. She rolled up her trouser legs and sleeves, stood by the pool, and then dragged the "eunuch" into the water.
"Ah! Let go of me!" In the extremely perilous situation, Mei Qingxue quickly grabbed a small solid - wood table beside her to steady herself and cried out involuntarily.
Perhaps it was a conditioned reflex. As soon as Mei Qingxue got the "eunuch" into the water, he seemed to use all his strength to grab her. He almost pulled her into the water completely. Fortunately, Mei Qingxue reacted quickly and didn't fall head - first into the water. Otherwise, it would have been a disaster.
"Could it be that he's awake?" Mei Qingxue came back to her senses, muttering to herself a bit confused and annoyed. She couldn't help but lean forward to see if he was really awake.
"Hey, I said, little eunuch, are you awake? If you are, then I'll leave first. After you've soaked here, go back by yourself." As Mei Qingxue said this, she tried to break free from the "eunuch's" grasp, but the "eunuch" seemed not to want her to leave and just held on tightly.
"Let go of me first. Don't worry. I won't tell anyone that you secretly soaked in the favored concubine's hot spring." After all, it was she who brought him here! If he was caught, she wouldn't be able to get away with it either!
"I said, soak here well first. Wait until your body temperature rises, and then leave here. It seems that tonight's banquet won't end for a while. No one should find you here. Can you let go of my hand?" Mei Qingxue looked at her tightly - grasped hand rather helplessly. No matter how "persuasively" she tried to persuade him, the "eunuch" just wouldn't let go. She didn't know if he was really awake. There was no other way. It seemed that she had to use force!
But how could her thirteen - year - old small arms and legs resist someone who clearly looked older than her?
The temperature of the spring water gradually raised the "eunuch's" body temperature, and his body gradually regained some strength. His mind slowly became a bit clearer, but he could only slightly lift his still heavy eyelids. However, this slight opening was just enough for him to see the purple butterfly fluttering on her chest...
And Mei Qingxue didn't realize that she had already "revealed some skin." After her last desperate struggle, her poor little hand finally got out of the "evil grasp." She couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Looking at her little hand that was a bit bruised from being grabbed, Mei Qingxue pouted secretly. This little eunuch didn't look like he had much meat on him, but his strength was quite big!
But it was precisely because of her overly violent movement that the "eunuch" completely woke up. His half - opened eyes wanted to look at his savior, who looked even more disheveled than him. But when he looked up, his eyes suddenly went dark. He couldn't see Mei Qingxue's appearance clearly at all. His mind went blank instantly. He only vaguely remembered the purple butterfly leaping on a field of snow - white.
Mei Qingxue didn't miss his subtle movement. Although he still had his eyes closed tightly, he should have woken up. "Are you awake? Phew, that's really great. I thought you'd have to soak for a while longer before waking up. How do you feel now? Are you better?"
Mei Qingxue had only glanced at the "eunuch" before. His appearance was very ordinary. He had a common face that would be lost in a crowd. Whether his facial features were looked at separately or together, they all looked the same - just ordinary!
See, time - travel novels are all lies! Who said that the female protagonist could easily meet a peerless handsome man when she went out? However, although this "eunuch" didn't look good, his figure...
Although the "eunuch" still couldn't move his body freely, his consciousness was clear. After hearing Mei Qingxue's question, he let out a weak grunt.
Mei Qingxue was afraid that her parents would worry if they couldn't find her after the banquet was over, so she wanted to leave. But she was also worried about leaving the "eunuch" alone here. Her heart started to struggle again. Should she go back or stay here?
It was really hard to be a good person!
There was another moment of silent stillness. The "eunuch" had now immersed his whole body in the spring water, leaving only his head above the water. By the pool surrounded by steam, Mei Qingxue felt that the "eunuch" was becoming even more blurred to her.
It was a pity. She had wanted to take a look at that slender waist without a bit of fat!
"I'll be fine in half a quarter of an hour. Thank you." After a while, as if sensing Mei Qingxue's indecision, the "eunuch" spoke in a weak voice.
"Really? Are you sure you're okay? If so, then I'll leave first. You must be careful!" Half a quarter of an hour was fifteen minutes. She thought that no one should come in these fifteen minutes, so she could leave with peace of mind.
"En." This time, his response was a bit more confident, which really made Mei Qingxue feel at ease.
However, why did this "eunuch's" voice sound as low and hoarse as a boy in the voice - changing period? Weren't eunuchs' voices supposed to be quite effeminate? Mei Qingxue shook her head, which was a bit dizzy from the steam. Forget it. Why think so much? She and this "eunuch" had just met by chance. There was no need to be so particular.
After giving the "eunuch" a few more instructions, Mei Qingxue quickly put on her clothes and left.
As soon as she stepped out of the courtyard of the Green Jade Pond, a cold wind blew, giving her goosebumps. She hadn't felt that cold before. Maybe it was because her undergarments had gotten wet during the struggle.